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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.59, 1,438.53 and 649.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.59, 1,438.53 and 649.41 is: 896.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.59 : 1,438.53 = 649.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.59/1,438.53 = 649.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.59x = 1,438.53 × 649.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.59x = 934,195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,195.77/1,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.03

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