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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.23, 1,565.17 and 427.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.23, 1,565.17 and 427.19 is: 640.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.23 : 1,565.17 = 427.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.23/1,565.17 = 427.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.23x = 1,565.17 × 427.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.23x = 668,616.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,616.08/1,044.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.30

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