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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.79, 1,561.47 and 391.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.79, 1,561.47 and 391.17 is: 586.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.79 : 1,561.47 = 391.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.79/1,561.47 = 391.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.79x = 1,561.47 × 391.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.79x = 610,800.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,800.22/1,040.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.86

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