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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.50, 1,562.66 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.50, 1,562.66 and 425.94 is: 638.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.50 : 1,562.66 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.50/1,562.66 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.50x = 1,562.66 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.50x = 665,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,599.40/1,042.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.46

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