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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.07, 1,561.68 and 391.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.07, 1,561.68 and 391.81 is: 587.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.07 : 1,561.68 = 391.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.07/1,561.68 = 391.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.07x = 1,561.68 × 391.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.07x = 611,881.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,881.84/1,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.74

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