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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.90, 1,560.46 and 423.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.90, 1,560.46 and 423.55 is: 635.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.90 : 1,560.46 = 423.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.90/1,560.46 = 423.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.90x = 1,560.46 × 423.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.90x = 660,932.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,932.83/1,039.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.57

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