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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.61, 1,561.14 and 553.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.61, 1,561.14 and 553.59 is: 830.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.61 : 1,561.14 = 553.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.61/1,561.14 = 553.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.61x = 1,561.14 × 553.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.61x = 864,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,231.49/1,040.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.50

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