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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.55, 1,560.80 and 988.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.55, 1,560.80 and 988.64 is: 1,482.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.55 : 1,560.80 = 988.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.55/1,560.80 = 988.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.55x = 1,560.80 × 988.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.55x = 1,543,056.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,056.56/1,040.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.92

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