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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.65, 1,563.18 and 555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.65, 1,563.18 and 555.04 is: 832.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.65 : 1,563.18 = 555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.65/1,563.18 = 555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.65x = 1,563.18 × 555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.65x = 867,627.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,627.43/1,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.94

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