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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.50, 1,438.75 and 594.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.50, 1,438.75 and 594.51 is: 820.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.50 : 1,438.75 = 594.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.50/1,438.75 = 594.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.50x = 1,438.75 × 594.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.50x = 855,355.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,355.41/1,042.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.48

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