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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.65, 1,437.42 and 610.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.65, 1,437.42 and 610.60 is: 842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.65 : 1,437.42 = 610.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.65/1,437.42 = 610.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.65x = 1,437.42 × 610.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.65x = 877,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,688.65/1,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.59

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