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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.03, 1,560.76 and 809.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.03, 1,560.76 and 809.10 is: 1,211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.03 : 1,560.76 = 809.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.03/1,560.76 = 809.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.03x = 1,560.76 × 809.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.03x = 1,262,810.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,810.92/1,042.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.88

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