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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.24, 1,561.78 and 424.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.24, 1,561.78 and 424.78 is: 637.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.24 : 1,561.78 = 424.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.24/1,561.78 = 424.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.24x = 1,561.78 × 424.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.24x = 663,412.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,412.91/1,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.14

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