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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.40, 1,559.66 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.40, 1,559.66 and 390.96 is: 586.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.40 : 1,559.66 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.40/1,559.66 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.40x = 1,559.66 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.40x = 609,762.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,762.72/1,040.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.08

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