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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.19, 1,564.77 and 426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.19, 1,564.77 and 426.72 is: 640.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.19 : 1,564.77 = 426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.19/1,564.77 = 426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.19x = 1,564.77 × 426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.19x = 667,718.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,718.65/1,043.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.07

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