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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.36, 1,557.27 and 551.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.36, 1,557.27 and 551.93 is: 826.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.36 : 1,557.27 = 551.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.36/1,557.27 = 551.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.36x = 1,557.27 × 551.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.36x = 859,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,496.24/1,040.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.16

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