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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.90, 1,563.17 and 717.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.90, 1,563.17 and 717.71 is: 1,077.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.90 : 1,563.17 = 717.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.90/1,563.17 = 717.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.90x = 1,563.17 × 717.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.90x = 1,121,891.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,891.34/1,040.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.81

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