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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.76, 1,561.32 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.76, 1,561.32 and 391.50 is: 587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.76 : 1,561.32 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.76/1,561.32 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.76x = 1,561.32 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.76x = 611,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,256.78/1,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.32

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