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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.77, 1,560.89 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.77, 1,560.89 and 382.62 is: 573.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.77 : 1,560.89 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.77/1,560.89 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.77x = 1,560.89 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.77x = 597,219.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,219.93/1,040.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.83

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