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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.89, 1,563.74 and 425.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.89, 1,563.74 and 425.87 is: 638.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.89 : 1,563.74 = 425.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.89/1,563.74 = 425.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.89x = 1,563.74 × 425.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.89x = 665,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,949.95/1,042.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.56

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