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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.42, 1,554.03 and 642.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.42, 1,554.03 and 642.93 is: 962.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.42 : 1,554.03 = 642.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.42/1,554.03 = 642.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.42x = 1,554.03 × 642.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.42x = 999,132.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,132.51/1,038.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.17

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