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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.08, 1,557.60 and 605.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.08, 1,557.60 and 605.92 is: 907.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.08 : 1,557.60 = 605.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.08/1,557.60 = 605.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.08x = 1,557.60 × 605.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.08x = 943,780.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,780.99/1,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.41

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