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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.06, 1,564.07 and 426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.06, 1,564.07 and 426.52 is: 639.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.06 : 1,564.07 = 426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.06/1,564.07 = 426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.06x = 1,564.07 × 426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.06x = 667,097.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,097.18/1,043.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.56

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