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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.50, 1,560.96 and 463.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.50, 1,560.96 and 463.39 is: 695.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.50 : 1,560.96 = 463.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.50/1,560.96 = 463.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.50x = 1,560.96 × 463.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.50x = 723,333.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,333.25/1,040.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.18

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