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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.88, 1,559.78 and 552.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.88, 1,559.78 and 552.90 is: 828.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.88 : 1,559.78 = 552.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.88/1,559.78 = 552.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.88x = 1,559.78 × 552.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.88x = 862,402.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,402.36/1,040.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.53

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