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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.09, 1,560.42 and 454.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.09, 1,560.42 and 454.98 is: 682.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.09 : 1,560.42 = 454.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.09/1,560.42 = 454.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.09x = 1,560.42 × 454.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.09x = 709,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,959.89/1,040.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.59

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