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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.25, 1,559.47 and 424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.25, 1,559.47 and 424.48 is: 636.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.25 : 1,559.47 = 424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.25/1,559.47 = 424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.25x = 1,559.47 × 424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.25x = 661,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,958.87/1,040.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.34

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