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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.14, 1,560.99 and 391.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.14, 1,560.99 and 391.31 is: 586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.14 : 1,560.99 = 391.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.14/1,560.99 = 391.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.14x = 1,560.99 × 391.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.14x = 610,834.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,834.90/1,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.70

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