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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.64, 1,564.40 and 457.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.64, 1,564.40 and 457.35 is: 686.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.64 : 1,564.40 = 457.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.64/1,564.40 = 457.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.64x = 1,564.40 × 457.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.64x = 715,478.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,478.34/1,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.22

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