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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.18, 1,559.82 and 462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.18, 1,559.82 and 462.64 is: 693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.18 : 1,559.82 = 462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.18/1,559.82 = 462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.18x = 1,559.82 × 462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.18x = 721,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,635.12/1,040.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.76

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