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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.74, 1,438.74 and 649.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.74, 1,438.74 and 649.62 is: 896.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.74 : 1,438.74 = 649.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.74/1,438.74 = 649.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.74x = 1,438.74 × 649.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.74x = 934,634.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,634.28/1,042.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.33

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