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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.16, 1,561.77 and 455.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.16, 1,561.77 and 455.86 is: 683.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.16 : 1,561.77 = 455.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.16/1,561.77 = 455.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.16x = 1,561.77 × 455.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.16x = 711,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,944.75/1,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.80

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