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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.61, 1,560.41 and 810.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.61, 1,560.41 and 810.98 is: 1,217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.61 : 1,560.41 = 810.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.61/1,560.41 = 810.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.61x = 1,560.41 × 810.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.61x = 1,265,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,449.44/1,039.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.24

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