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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.08, 1,562.81 and 554.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.08, 1,562.81 and 554.87 is: 832.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.08 : 1,562.81 = 554.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.08/1,562.81 = 554.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.08x = 1,562.81 × 554.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.08x = 867,145.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,145.80/1,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.13

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