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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.34, 1,562.51 and 384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.34, 1,562.51 and 384.06 is: 575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.34 : 1,562.51 = 384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.34/1,562.51 = 384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.34x = 1,562.51 × 384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.34x = 600,095.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,095.67/1,042.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.72

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