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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.49, 1,561.23 and 607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.49, 1,561.23 and 607.68 is: 911.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.49 : 1,561.23 = 607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.49/1,561.23 = 607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.49x = 1,561.23 × 607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.49x = 948,728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,728.25/1,040.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.81

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