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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.09, 1,560.06 and 553.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.09, 1,560.06 and 553.41 is: 830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.09 : 1,560.06 = 553.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.09/1,560.06 = 553.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.09x = 1,560.06 × 553.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.09x = 863,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,352.80/1,040.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.08

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