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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.07, 1,559.93 and 346.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.07, 1,559.93 and 346.61 is: 519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.07 : 1,559.93 = 346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.07/1,559.93 = 346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.07x = 1,559.93 × 346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.07x = 540,680.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,680.40/1,040.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.85

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