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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.37, 1,560.54 and 300.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.37, 1,560.54 and 300.05 is: 450.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.37 : 1,560.54 = 300.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.37/1,560.54 = 300.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.37x = 1,560.54 × 300.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.37x = 468,243.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,243.93/1,040.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.07

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