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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.38, 1,561.86 and 609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.38, 1,561.86 and 609.12 is: 912.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.38 : 1,561.86 = 609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.38/1,561.86 = 609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.38x = 1,561.86 × 609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.38x = 951,360.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,360.16/1,042.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.68

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