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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.76, 1,560.06 and 554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.76, 1,560.06 and 554.40 is: 831.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.76 : 1,560.06 = 554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.76/1,560.06 = 554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.76x = 1,560.06 × 554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.76x = 864,897.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,897.26/1,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.02

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