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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.06, 1,563.08 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.06, 1,563.08 and 425.76 is: 638.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.06 : 1,563.08 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.06/1,563.08 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.06x = 1,563.08 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.06x = 665,496.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,496.94/1,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.64

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