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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.35, 1,438.19 and 649.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.35, 1,438.19 and 649.09 is: 895.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.35 : 1,438.19 = 649.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.35/1,438.19 = 649.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.35x = 1,438.19 × 649.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.35x = 933,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,511.50/1,042.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.59

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