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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.60, 1,558.49 and 623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.60, 1,558.49 and 623.60 is: 933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.60 : 1,558.49 = 623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.60/1,558.49 = 623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.60x = 1,558.49 × 623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.60x = 971,865.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,865.79/1,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.05

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