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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.46, 1,561.45 and 391.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.46, 1,561.45 and 391.63 is: 587.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.46 : 1,561.45 = 391.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.46/1,561.45 = 391.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.46x = 1,561.45 × 391.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.46x = 611,510.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,510.66/1,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.17

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