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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.68, 1,561.02 and 715.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.68, 1,561.02 and 715.06 is: 1,072.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.68 : 1,561.02 = 715.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.68/1,561.02 = 715.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.68x = 1,561.02 × 715.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.68x = 1,116,222.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,222.96/1,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.59

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