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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.18, 1,560.89 and 553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.18, 1,560.89 and 553.28 is: 830.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.18 : 1,560.89 = 553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.18/1,560.89 = 553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.18x = 1,560.89 × 553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.18x = 863,598.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,598.65/1,040.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.24

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