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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.94, 1,561.98 and 424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.94, 1,561.98 and 424.71 is: 637.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.94 : 1,561.98 = 424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.94/1,561.98 = 424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.94x = 1,561.98 × 424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.94x = 663,388.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,388.53/1,040.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.30

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