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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.76, 1,562.97 and 610.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.76, 1,562.97 and 610.62 is: 917.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.76 : 1,562.97 = 610.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.76/1,562.97 = 610.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.76x = 1,562.97 × 610.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.76x = 954,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,380.74/1,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.00

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