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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.40, 1,558.98 and 877.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.40, 1,558.98 and 877.32 is: 1,314.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.40 : 1,558.98 = 877.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.40/1,558.98 = 877.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.40x = 1,558.98 × 877.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.40x = 1,367,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,724.33/1,040.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.61

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