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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.68, 1,559.94 and 676.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.68, 1,559.94 and 676.18 is: 1,013.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.68 : 1,559.94 = 676.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.68/1,559.94 = 676.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.68x = 1,559.94 × 676.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.68x = 1,054,800.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,800.23/1,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.57

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