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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.82, 1,560.42 and 462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.82, 1,560.42 and 462.68 is: 694.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.82 : 1,560.42 = 462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.82/1,560.42 = 462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.82x = 1,560.42 × 462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.82x = 721,975.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,975.13/1,039.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.33

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