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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.78, 1,561.48 and 448.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.78, 1,561.48 and 448.02 is: 672.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.78 : 1,561.48 = 448.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.78/1,561.48 = 448.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.78x = 1,561.48 × 448.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.78x = 699,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,574.27/1,040.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.16

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