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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.52, 1,563.76 and 426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.52, 1,563.76 and 426.08 is: 639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.52 : 1,563.76 = 426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.52/1,563.76 = 426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.52x = 1,563.76 × 426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.52x = 666,286.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,286.86/1,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.11

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