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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.52, 1,561.02 and 391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.52, 1,561.02 and 391.56 is: 587.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.52 : 1,561.02 = 391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.52/1,561.02 = 391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.52x = 1,561.02 × 391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.52x = 611,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,232.99/1,040.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.43

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