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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.25, 1,560.41 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.25, 1,560.41 and 423.84 is: 635.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.25 : 1,560.41 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.25/1,560.41 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.25x = 1,560.41 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.25x = 661,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,362.06/1,040.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.77

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