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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.47, 1,438.36 and 649.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.47, 1,438.36 and 649.22 is: 895.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.47 : 1,438.36 = 649.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.47/1,438.36 = 649.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.47x = 1,438.36 × 649.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.47x = 933,803.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,803.26/1,042.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.76

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