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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.78, 1,559.63 and 423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.78, 1,559.63 and 423.73 is: 634.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.78 : 1,559.63 = 423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.78/1,559.63 = 423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.78x = 1,559.63 × 423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.78x = 660,859.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,859.90/1,040.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.97

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