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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.12, 1,560.46 and 607.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.12, 1,560.46 and 607.56 is: 911.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.12 : 1,560.46 = 607.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.12/1,560.46 = 607.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.12x = 1,560.46 × 607.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.12x = 948,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,073.08/1,040.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.50

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