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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.06, 1,558.64 and 807.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.06, 1,558.64 and 807.89 is: 1,210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.06 : 1,558.64 = 807.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.06/1,558.64 = 807.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.06x = 1,558.64 × 807.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.06x = 1,259,197.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,197.84/1,040.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.70

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