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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.78, 1,566.32 and 427.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.78, 1,566.32 and 427.49 is: 641.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.78 : 1,566.32 = 427.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.78/1,566.32 = 427.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.78x = 1,566.32 × 427.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.78x = 669,576.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,576.17/1,043.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.49

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