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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.48, 1,560.89 and 391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.48, 1,560.89 and 391.26 is: 586.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.48 : 1,560.89 = 391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.48/1,560.89 = 391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.48x = 1,560.89 × 391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.48x = 610,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,711.87/1,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.95

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