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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.88, 1,561.38 and 554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.88, 1,561.38 and 554.80 is: 831.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.88 : 1,561.38 = 554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.88/1,561.38 = 554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.88x = 1,561.38 × 554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.88x = 866,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,253.62/1,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.43

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