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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.12, 1,560.42 and 596.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.12, 1,560.42 and 596.88 is: 894.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.12 : 1,560.42 = 596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.12/1,560.42 = 596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.12x = 1,560.42 × 596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.12x = 931,383.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,383.49/1,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.60

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