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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.12, 1,561.02 and 732.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.12, 1,561.02 and 732.58 is: 1,099.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.12 : 1,561.02 = 732.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.12/1,561.02 = 732.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.12x = 1,561.02 × 732.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.12x = 1,143,572.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,572.03/1,040.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.46

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