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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.76, 1,564.45 and 426.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.76, 1,564.45 and 426.35 is: 639.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.76 : 1,564.45 = 426.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.76/1,564.45 = 426.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.76x = 1,564.45 × 426.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.76x = 667,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,001.13/1,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.65

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