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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.29, 1,562.86 and 457.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.29, 1,562.86 and 457.18 is: 686.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.29 : 1,562.86 = 457.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.29/1,562.86 = 457.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.29x = 1,562.86 × 457.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.29x = 714,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,505.00/1,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.17

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