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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.49, 1,563.51 and 425.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.49, 1,563.51 and 425.59 is: 638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.49 : 1,563.51 = 425.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.49/1,563.51 = 425.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.49x = 1,563.51 × 425.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.49x = 665,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,406.40/1,042.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.29

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