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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.06, 1,565.56 and 427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.06, 1,565.56 and 427.52 is: 641.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.06 : 1,565.56 = 427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.06/1,565.56 = 427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.06x = 1,565.56 × 427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.06x = 669,308.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,308.21/1,044.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.06

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