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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.07, 1,558.68 and 601.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.07, 1,558.68 and 601.05 is: 900.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.07 : 1,558.68 = 601.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.07/1,558.68 = 601.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.07x = 1,558.68 × 601.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.07x = 936,848.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,848.21/1,040.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.75

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