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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.21, 1,560.63 and 423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.21, 1,560.63 and 423.80 is: 635.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.21 : 1,560.63 = 423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.21/1,560.63 = 423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.21x = 1,560.63 × 423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.21x = 661,387.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,387.19/1,040.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.82

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