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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.07, 1,561.19 and 423.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.07, 1,561.19 and 423.75 is: 636.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.07 : 1,561.19 = 423.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.07/1,561.19 = 423.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.07x = 1,561.19 × 423.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.07x = 661,552.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,552.14/1,040.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.07

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