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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.74, 1,561.73 and 553.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.74, 1,561.73 and 553.79 is: 831.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.74 : 1,561.73 = 553.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.74/1,561.73 = 553.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.74x = 1,561.73 × 553.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.74x = 864,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,871.59/1,040.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.02

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