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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.45, 1,558.65 and 577.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.45, 1,558.65 and 577.40 is: 864.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.45 : 1,558.65 = 577.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.45/1,558.65 = 577.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.45x = 1,558.65 × 577.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.45x = 899,964.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,964.51/1,040.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.98

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