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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.07, 1,562.69 and 424.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.07, 1,562.69 and 424.75 is: 637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.07 : 1,562.69 = 424.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.07/1,562.69 = 424.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.07x = 1,562.69 × 424.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.07x = 663,752.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,752.58/1,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.57

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