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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.25, 1,560.58 and 463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.25, 1,560.58 and 463.13 is: 694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.25 : 1,560.58 = 463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.25/1,560.58 = 463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.25x = 1,560.58 × 463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.25x = 722,742.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,742.45/1,040.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.78

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