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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.71, 1,564.99 and 426.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.71, 1,564.99 and 426.26 is: 639.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.71 : 1,564.99 = 426.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.71/1,564.99 = 426.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.71x = 1,564.99 × 426.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.71x = 667,095.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,095.48/1,042.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.77

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