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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.50, 1,564.22 and 426.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.50, 1,564.22 and 426.35 is: 639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.50 : 1,564.22 = 426.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.50/1,564.22 = 426.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.50x = 1,564.22 × 426.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.50x = 666,905.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,905.88/1,043.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.11

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