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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.86, 1,561.26 and 602.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.86, 1,561.26 and 602.77 is: 904.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.86 : 1,561.26 = 602.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.86/1,561.26 = 602.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.86x = 1,561.26 × 602.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.86x = 941,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,080.69/1,040.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.14

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