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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.66, 1,429.50 and 642.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.66, 1,429.50 and 642.48 is: 886.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.66 : 1,429.50 = 642.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.66/1,429.50 = 642.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.66x = 1,429.50 × 642.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.66x = 918,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,425.16/1,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.80

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