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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.36, 1,564.76 and 426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.36, 1,564.76 and 426.88 is: 640.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.36 : 1,564.76 = 426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.36/1,564.76 = 426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.36x = 1,564.76 × 426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.36x = 667,964.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,964.75/1,043.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.21

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