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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.08, 1,457.80 and 642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.08, 1,457.80 and 642 is: 886.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.08 : 1,457.80 = 642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.08/1,457.80 = 642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.08x = 1,457.80 × 642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.08x = 935,907.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,907.60/1,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.21

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