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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.54, 1,557.74 and 628.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.54, 1,557.74 and 628.43 is: 940.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.54 : 1,557.74 = 628.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.54/1,557.74 = 628.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.54x = 1,557.74 × 628.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.54x = 978,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,924.33/1,040.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.79

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