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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.86, 1,561.88 and 650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.86, 1,561.88 and 650.80 is: 976.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.86 : 1,561.88 = 650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.86/1,561.88 = 650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.86x = 1,561.88 × 650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.86x = 1,016,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,471.50/1,040.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.57

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