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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.94, 1,564.94 and 487.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.94, 1,564.94 and 487.42 is: 731.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.94 : 1,564.94 = 487.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.94/1,564.94 = 487.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.94x = 1,564.94 × 487.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.94x = 762,776.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,776.71/1,042.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.37

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