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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.67, 1,561.59 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.67, 1,561.59 and 463.50 is: 695.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.67 : 1,561.59 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.67/1,561.59 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.67x = 1,561.59 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.67x = 723,796.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,796.97/1,040.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.51

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