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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.56, 1,561.17 and 424.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.56, 1,561.17 and 424.81 is: 637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.56 : 1,561.17 = 424.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.56/1,561.17 = 424.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.56x = 1,561.17 × 424.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.56x = 663,200.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,200.63/1,040.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.35

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