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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.72, 1,564.08 and 604.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.72, 1,564.08 and 604.65 is: 906.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.72 : 1,564.08 = 604.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.72/1,564.08 = 604.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.72x = 1,564.08 × 604.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.72x = 945,720.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,720.97/1,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.98

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