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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.22, 1,560.62 and 455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.22, 1,560.62 and 455.12 is: 682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.22 : 1,560.62 = 455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.22/1,560.62 = 455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.22x = 1,560.62 × 455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.22x = 710,259.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,259.30/1,040.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.80

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