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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.42, 1,563.36 and 426.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.42, 1,563.36 and 426.01 is: 638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.42 : 1,563.36 = 426.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.42/1,563.36 = 426.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.42x = 1,563.36 × 426.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.42x = 666,003.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,003.09/1,042.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.90

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