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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.08, 1,563.50 and 487.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.08, 1,563.50 and 487.28 is: 731.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.08 : 1,563.50 = 487.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.08/1,563.50 = 487.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.08x = 1,563.50 × 487.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.08x = 761,852.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,852.03/1,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.09

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