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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.45, 1,562.48 and 554.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.45, 1,562.48 and 554.45 is: 832.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.45 : 1,562.48 = 554.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.45/1,562.48 = 554.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.45x = 1,562.48 × 554.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.45x = 866,314.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,314.26/1,040.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.63

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