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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.41, 1,560.97 and 424.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.41, 1,560.97 and 424.97 is: 636.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.41 : 1,560.97 = 424.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.41/1,560.97 = 424.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.41x = 1,560.97 × 424.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.41x = 663,361.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,361.61/1,041.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.98

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