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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.06, 1,560.13 and 808.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.06, 1,560.13 and 808.89 is: 1,212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.06 : 1,560.13 = 808.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.06/1,560.13 = 808.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.06x = 1,560.13 × 808.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.06x = 1,261,973.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,973.56/1,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.20

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