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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.20, 1,563.31 and 425.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.20, 1,563.31 and 425.74 is: 638.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.20 : 1,563.31 = 425.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.20/1,563.31 = 425.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.20x = 1,563.31 × 425.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.20x = 665,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,563.60/1,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.61

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