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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.73, 1,559.79 and 423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.73, 1,559.79 and 423.78 is: 635.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.73 : 1,559.79 = 423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.73/1,559.79 = 423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.73x = 1,559.79 × 423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.73x = 661,007.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,007.81/1,040.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.14

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