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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.26, 1,563.70 and 425.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.26, 1,563.70 and 425.85 is: 638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.26 : 1,563.70 = 425.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.26/1,563.70 = 425.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.26x = 1,563.70 × 425.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.26x = 665,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,899.52/1,042.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.90

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