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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.02, 1,564.51 and 426.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.02, 1,564.51 and 426.58 is: 639.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.02 : 1,564.51 = 426.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.02/1,564.51 = 426.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.02x = 1,564.51 × 426.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.02x = 667,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,388.68/1,043.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.86

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