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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.41, 1,562.46 and 425.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.41, 1,562.46 and 425.97 is: 638.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.41 : 1,562.46 = 425.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.41/1,562.46 = 425.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.41x = 1,562.46 × 425.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.41x = 665,561.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,561.09/1,042.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.48

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