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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.10, 1,428.51 and 642.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.10, 1,428.51 and 642.25 is: 886.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.10 : 1,428.51 = 642.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.10/1,428.51 = 642.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.10x = 1,428.51 × 642.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.10x = 917,460.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,460.55/1,035.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.35

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