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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.85, 1,562.40 and 553.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.85, 1,562.40 and 553.77 is: 831.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.85 : 1,562.40 = 553.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.85/1,562.40 = 553.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.85x = 1,562.40 × 553.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.85x = 865,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,210.25/1,040.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.25

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