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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.54, 1,561.43 and 391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.54, 1,561.43 and 391.73 is: 587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.54 : 1,561.43 = 391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.54/1,561.43 = 391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.54x = 1,561.43 × 391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.54x = 611,652.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,652.15/1,040.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.82

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