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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.33, 1,559.96 and 382.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.33, 1,559.96 and 382.07 is: 572.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.33 : 1,559.96 = 382.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.33/1,559.96 = 382.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.33x = 1,559.96 × 382.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.33x = 596,019.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,019.49/1,040.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.92

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