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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.48, 1,560.96 and 553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.48, 1,560.96 and 553.52 is: 830.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.48 : 1,560.96 = 553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.48/1,560.96 = 553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.48x = 1,560.96 × 553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.48x = 864,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,022.58/1,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.41

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