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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.38, 1,438.68 and 649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.38, 1,438.68 and 649.60 is: 896.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.38 : 1,438.68 = 649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.38/1,438.68 = 649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.38x = 1,438.68 × 649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.38x = 934,566.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,566.53/1,042.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.57

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