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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.58, 1,561.50 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.58, 1,561.50 and 391.32 is: 587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.58 : 1,561.50 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.58/1,561.50 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.58x = 1,561.50 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.58x = 611,046.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,046.18/1,040.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.22

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