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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.85, 1,561.28 and 424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.85, 1,561.28 and 424.64 is: 636.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.85 : 1,561.28 = 424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.85/1,561.28 = 424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.85x = 1,561.28 × 424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.85x = 662,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,983.72/1,040.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.96

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