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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.66, 1,560.96 and 383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.66, 1,560.96 and 383.06 is: 574.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.66 : 1,560.96 = 383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.66/1,560.96 = 383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.66x = 1,560.96 × 383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.66x = 597,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,941.34/1,040.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.58

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