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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.66, 1,560.30 and 391.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.66, 1,560.30 and 391.02 is: 586.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.66 : 1,560.30 = 391.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.66/1,560.30 = 391.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.66x = 1,560.30 × 391.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.66x = 610,108.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,108.51/1,040.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.27

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