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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.98, 1,563.29 and 457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.98, 1,563.29 and 457.80 is: 686.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.98 : 1,563.29 = 457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.98/1,563.29 = 457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.98x = 1,563.29 × 457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.98x = 715,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,674.16/1,042.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.18

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