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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.23, 1,562.91 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.23, 1,562.91 and 425.52 is: 638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.23 : 1,562.91 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.23/1,562.91 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.23x = 1,562.91 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.23x = 665,049.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,049.46/1,042.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.10

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