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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.38, 1,565.16 and 427.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.38, 1,565.16 and 427.12 is: 640.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.38 : 1,565.16 = 427.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.38/1,565.16 = 427.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.38x = 1,565.16 × 427.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.38x = 668,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,511.14/1,043.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.72

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