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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.98, 1,562.42 and 554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.98, 1,562.42 and 554.44 is: 832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.98 : 1,562.42 = 554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.98/1,562.42 = 554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.98x = 1,562.42 × 554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.98x = 866,268.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,268.14/1,040.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.17

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