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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.27, 1,567.11 and 428.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.27, 1,567.11 and 428.09 is: 642.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.27 : 1,567.11 = 428.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.27/1,567.11 = 428.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.27x = 1,567.11 × 428.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.27x = 670,857.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,857.89/1,044.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.42

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