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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.87, 1,566.05 and 427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.87, 1,566.05 and 427.40 is: 641.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.87 : 1,566.05 = 427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.87/1,566.05 = 427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.87x = 1,566.05 × 427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.87x = 669,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,339.02/1,043.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.21

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