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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.23, 1,559.13 and 552.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.23, 1,559.13 and 552.41 is: 827.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.23 : 1,559.13 = 552.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.23/1,559.13 = 552.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.23x = 1,559.13 × 552.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.23x = 861,279.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,279.00/1,040.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.97

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