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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.03, 1,560.05 and 606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.03, 1,560.05 and 606.88 is: 910.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.03 : 1,560.05 = 606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.03/1,560.05 = 606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.03x = 1,560.05 × 606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.03x = 946,763.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,763.14/1,040.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.32

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