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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.17, 1,566.22 and 427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.17, 1,566.22 and 427.70 is: 641.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.17 : 1,566.22 = 427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.17/1,566.22 = 427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.17x = 1,566.22 × 427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.17x = 669,872.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,872.29/1,044.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.54

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