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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.42, 1,560.70 and 578.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.42, 1,560.70 and 578.50 is: 866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.42 : 1,560.70 = 578.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.42/1,560.70 = 578.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.42x = 1,560.70 × 578.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.42x = 902,864.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,864.95/1,041.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.96

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