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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.03, 1,565.24 and 427.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.03, 1,565.24 and 427.89 is: 641.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.03 : 1,565.24 = 427.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.03/1,565.24 = 427.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.03x = 1,565.24 × 427.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.03x = 669,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,748.40/1,044.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.50

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