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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.24, 1,563.36 and 426.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.24, 1,563.36 and 426.28 is: 639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.24 : 1,563.36 = 426.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.24/1,563.36 = 426.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.24x = 1,563.36 × 426.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.24x = 666,429.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,429.10/1,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.42

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