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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.42, 1,559.03 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.42, 1,559.03 and 423.96 is: 635.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.42 : 1,559.03 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.42/1,559.03 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.42x = 1,559.03 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.42x = 660,966.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,966.95/1,040.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.29

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