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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.04, 1,561.14 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.04, 1,561.14 and 463.32 is: 695.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.04 : 1,561.14 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.04/1,561.14 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.04x = 1,561.14 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.04x = 723,307.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,307.38/1,040.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.46

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