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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.86, 1,558.02 and 552.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.86, 1,558.02 and 552.43 is: 826.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.86 : 1,558.02 = 552.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.86/1,558.02 = 552.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.86x = 1,558.02 × 552.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.86x = 860,689.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,689.20/1,040.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.91

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