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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.74, 1,563.30 and 609.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.74, 1,563.30 and 609.39 is: 913.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.74 : 1,563.30 = 609.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.74/1,563.30 = 609.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.74x = 1,563.30 × 609.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.74x = 952,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,659.39/1,042.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.61

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