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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.58, 1,565.94 and 427.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.58, 1,565.94 and 427.14 is: 640.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.58 : 1,565.94 = 427.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.58/1,565.94 = 427.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.58x = 1,565.94 × 427.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.58x = 668,875.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,875.61/1,043.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.94

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