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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.04, 1,438.18 and 649.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.04, 1,438.18 and 649.09 is: 895.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.04 : 1,438.18 = 649.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.04/1,438.18 = 649.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.04x = 1,438.18 × 649.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.04x = 933,508.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,508.26/1,042.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.85

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