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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.51, 1,567.08 and 428.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.51, 1,567.08 and 428.10 is: 642.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.51 : 1,567.08 = 428.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.51/1,567.08 = 428.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.51x = 1,567.08 × 428.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.51x = 670,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,864.81/1,044.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.28

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