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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.36, 1,560.06 and 455.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.36, 1,560.06 and 455.33 is: 682.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.36 : 1,560.06 = 455.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.36/1,560.06 = 455.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.36x = 1,560.06 × 455.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.36x = 710,346.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,346.02/1,040.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.79

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