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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.76, 1,563.90 and 426.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.76, 1,563.90 and 426.28 is: 639.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.76 : 1,563.90 = 426.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.76/1,563.90 = 426.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.76x = 1,563.90 × 426.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.76x = 666,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,659.29/1,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.32

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