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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.68, 1,560.84 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.68, 1,560.84 and 356.68 is: 534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.68 : 1,560.84 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.68/1,560.84 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.68x = 1,560.84 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.68x = 556,720.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,720.41/1,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.96

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