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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.72, 1,561.55 and 425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.72, 1,561.55 and 425.60 is: 637.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.72 : 1,561.55 = 425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.72/1,561.55 = 425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.72x = 1,561.55 × 425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.72x = 664,603.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,603.97/1,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.99

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