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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.36, 1,563.67 and 426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.36, 1,563.67 and 426.36 is: 638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.36 : 1,563.67 = 426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.36/1,563.67 = 426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.36x = 1,563.67 × 426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.36x = 666,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,690.34/1,043.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.98

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