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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.18, 1,561.79 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.18, 1,561.79 and 261.18 is: 391.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.18 : 1,561.79 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.18/1,561.79 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.18x = 1,561.79 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.18x = 407,908.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,908.31/1,041.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.78

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