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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.09, 1,560.68 and 391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.09, 1,560.68 and 391.38 is: 586.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.09 : 1,560.68 = 391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.09/1,560.68 = 391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.09x = 1,560.68 × 391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.09x = 610,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,816.98/1,041.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.71

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