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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.77, 1,564.47 and 457.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.77, 1,564.47 and 457.53 is: 686.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.77 : 1,564.47 = 457.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.77/1,564.47 = 457.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.77x = 1,564.47 × 457.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.77x = 715,791.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,791.96/1,042.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.43

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