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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.04, 1,559.79 and 462.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.04, 1,559.79 and 462.51 is: 693.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.04 : 1,559.79 = 462.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.04/1,559.79 = 462.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.04x = 1,559.79 × 462.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.04x = 721,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,418.47/1,040.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.64

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