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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.28, 1,560.82 and 462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.28, 1,560.82 and 462.76 is: 694.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.28 : 1,560.82 = 462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.28/1,560.82 = 462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.28x = 1,560.82 × 462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.28x = 722,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,285.06/1,040.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.32

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