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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.62, 1,562.42 and 425.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.62, 1,562.42 and 425.21 is: 637.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.62 : 1,562.42 = 425.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.62/1,562.42 = 425.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.62x = 1,562.42 × 425.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.62x = 664,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,361.29/1,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.82

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