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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.47, 1,564.13 and 457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.47, 1,564.13 and 457.16 is: 685.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.47 : 1,564.13 = 457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.47/1,564.13 = 457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.47x = 1,564.13 × 457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.47x = 715,059.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,059.30/1,042.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.93

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