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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.25, 1,563.37 and 425.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.25, 1,563.37 and 425.78 is: 638.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.25 : 1,563.37 = 425.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.25/1,563.37 = 425.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.25x = 1,563.37 × 425.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.25x = 665,648.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,648.66/1,042.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.67

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