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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.11, 1,560.16 and 423.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.11, 1,560.16 and 423.68 is: 635.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.11 : 1,560.16 = 423.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.11/1,560.16 = 423.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.11x = 1,560.16 × 423.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.11x = 660,998.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,998.67/1,040.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.51

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