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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.97, 1,561.38 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.97, 1,561.38 and 382.86 is: 574.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.97 : 1,561.38 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.97/1,561.38 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.97x = 1,561.38 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.97x = 597,789.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,789.95/1,040.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.26

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