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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041, 1,561.98 and 391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041, 1,561.98 and 391.68 is: 587.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041 : 1,561.98 = 391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041/1,561.98 = 391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041x = 1,561.98 × 391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041x = 611,796.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,796.33/1,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.70

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