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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.16, 1,561.30 and 463.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.16, 1,561.30 and 463.63 is: 695.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.16 : 1,561.30 = 463.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.16/1,561.30 = 463.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.16x = 1,561.30 × 463.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.16x = 723,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,865.52/1,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.25

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