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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.88, 1,560.41 and 392.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.88, 1,560.41 and 392.07 is: 587.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.88 : 1,560.41 = 392.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.88/1,560.41 = 392.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.88x = 1,560.41 × 392.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.88x = 611,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,787.99/1,040.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.76

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