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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.86, 1,560.06 and 675.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.86, 1,560.06 and 675.54 is: 1,011.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.86 : 1,560.06 = 675.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.86/1,560.06 = 675.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.86x = 1,560.06 × 675.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.86x = 1,053,882.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,882.93/1,041.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.54

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