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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.43, 1,563.65 and 426.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.43, 1,563.65 and 426.14 is: 639.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.43 : 1,563.65 = 426.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.43/1,563.65 = 426.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.43x = 1,563.65 × 426.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.43x = 666,323.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,323.86/1,042.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.20

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