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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.77, 1,560.24 and 391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.77, 1,560.24 and 391.96 is: 587.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.77 : 1,560.24 = 391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.77/1,560.24 = 391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.77x = 1,560.24 × 391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.77x = 611,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,541.91/1,040.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.59

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