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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.44, 1,559.96 and 711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.44, 1,559.96 and 711.44 is: 1,066.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.44 : 1,559.96 = 711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.44/1,559.96 = 711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.44x = 1,559.96 × 711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.44x = 1,109,817.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,817.94/1,040.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.68

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