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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.49, 1,563.74 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.49, 1,563.74 and 302.12 is: 453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.49 : 1,563.74 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.49/1,563.74 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.49x = 1,563.74 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.49x = 472,435.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,435.62/1,042.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.18

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