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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.80, 1,561.28 and 391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.80, 1,561.28 and 391.68 is: 587.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.80 : 1,561.28 = 391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.80/1,561.28 = 391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.80x = 1,561.28 × 391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.80x = 611,522.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,522.15/1,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.55

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