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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.37, 1,562.52 and 580.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.37, 1,562.52 and 580.36 is: 869.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.37 : 1,562.52 = 580.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.37/1,562.52 = 580.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.37x = 1,562.52 × 580.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.37x = 906,824.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,824.11/1,042.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.96

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