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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.88, 1,563.71 and 457.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.88, 1,563.71 and 457.85 is: 686.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.88 : 1,563.71 = 457.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.88/1,563.71 = 457.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.88x = 1,563.71 × 457.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.88x = 715,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,946.24/1,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.51

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