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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.89, 1,561.50 and 424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.89, 1,561.50 and 424.88 is: 636.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.89 : 1,561.50 = 424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.89/1,561.50 = 424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.89x = 1,561.50 × 424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.89x = 663,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,442.31/1,041.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.77

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