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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.42, 1,559.66 and 546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.42, 1,559.66 and 546.72 is: 819.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.42 : 1,559.66 = 546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.42/1,559.66 = 546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.42x = 1,559.66 × 546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.42x = 852,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,694.58/1,040.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.57

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