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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.80, 1,560.12 and 463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.80, 1,560.12 and 463 is: 694.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.80 : 1,560.12 = 463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.80/1,560.12 = 463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.80x = 1,560.12 × 463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.80x = 722,335.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,335.56/1,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.02

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