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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.43, 1,562.13 and 823.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.43, 1,562.13 and 823.59 is: 1,234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.43 : 1,562.13 = 823.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.43/1,562.13 = 823.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.43x = 1,562.13 × 823.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.43x = 1,286,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,554.65/1,042.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.19

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