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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.01, 1,562.40 and 608.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.01, 1,562.40 and 608.25 is: 912.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.01 : 1,562.40 = 608.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.01/1,562.40 = 608.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.01x = 1,562.40 × 608.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.01x = 950,329.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,329.80/1,042.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.02

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