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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.64, 1,562.62 and 425.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.64, 1,562.62 and 425.63 is: 637.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.64 : 1,562.62 = 425.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.64/1,562.62 = 425.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.64x = 1,562.62 × 425.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.64x = 665,097.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,097.95/1,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.90

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