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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.48, 1,561.42 and 553.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.48, 1,561.42 and 553.88 is: 831.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.48 : 1,561.42 = 553.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.48/1,561.42 = 553.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.48x = 1,561.42 × 553.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.48x = 864,839.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,839.31/1,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.19

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