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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.39, 1,562.97 and 456.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.39, 1,562.97 and 456.86 is: 685.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.39 : 1,562.97 = 456.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.39/1,562.97 = 456.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.39x = 1,562.97 × 456.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.39x = 714,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,062.38/1,041.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.68

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