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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.24, 1,559.52 and 553.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.24, 1,559.52 and 553.08 is: 828.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.24 : 1,559.52 = 553.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.24/1,559.52 = 553.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.24x = 1,559.52 × 553.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.24x = 862,539.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,539.32/1,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.38

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