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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.87, 1,564.30 and 426.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.87, 1,564.30 and 426.47 is: 639.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.87 : 1,564.30 = 426.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.87/1,564.30 = 426.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.87x = 1,564.30 × 426.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.87x = 667,119.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,119.20/1,042.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.70

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