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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.72, 1,563.30 and 630.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.72, 1,563.30 and 630.05 is: 946.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.72 : 1,563.30 = 630.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.72/1,563.30 = 630.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.72x = 1,563.30 × 630.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.72x = 984,949.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,949.35/1,040.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.42

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