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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.68, 1,561.02 and 607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.68, 1,561.02 and 607.96 is: 911.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.68 : 1,561.02 = 607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.68/1,561.02 = 607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.68x = 1,561.02 × 607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.68x = 949,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,037.72/1,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.94

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