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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.65, 1,560.46 and 553.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.65, 1,560.46 and 553.57 is: 830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.65 : 1,560.46 = 553.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.65/1,560.46 = 553.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.65x = 1,560.46 × 553.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.65x = 863,823.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,823.84/1,040.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.08

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