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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.64, 1,560.88 and 610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.64, 1,560.88 and 610.88 is: 916.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.64 : 1,560.88 = 610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.64/1,560.88 = 610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.64x = 1,560.88 × 610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.64x = 953,510.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,510.37/1,040.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.27

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