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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.28, 1,561.72 and 391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.28, 1,561.72 and 391.84 is: 587.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.28 : 1,561.72 = 391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.28/1,561.72 = 391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.28x = 1,561.72 × 391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.28x = 611,944.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,944.36/1,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.68

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