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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.28, 1,559.26 and 463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.28, 1,559.26 and 463.08 is: 694.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.28 : 1,559.26 = 463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.28/1,559.26 = 463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.28x = 1,559.26 × 463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.28x = 722,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,062.12/1,040.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.10

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