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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.13, 1,562.65 and 425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.13, 1,562.65 and 425.50 is: 638.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.13 : 1,562.65 = 425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.13/1,562.65 = 425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.13x = 1,562.65 × 425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.13x = 664,907.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,907.58/1,042.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.03

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