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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.16, 1,563.44 and 426.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.16, 1,563.44 and 426.53 is: 639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.16 : 1,563.44 = 426.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.16/1,563.44 = 426.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.16x = 1,563.44 × 426.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.16x = 666,844.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,844.11/1,043.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.25

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