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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.78, 1,561.13 and 424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.78, 1,561.13 and 424.74 is: 636.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.78 : 1,561.13 = 424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.78/1,561.13 = 424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.78x = 1,561.13 × 424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.78x = 663,072.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,072.23/1,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.48

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