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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.96, 1,562 and 391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.96, 1,562 and 391.64 is: 587.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.96 : 1,562 = 391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.96/1,562 = 391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.96x = 1,562 × 391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.96x = 611,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,741.68/1,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.67

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