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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.52, 1,567.40 and 428.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.52, 1,567.40 and 428.14 is: 642.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.52 : 1,567.40 = 428.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.52/1,567.40 = 428.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.52x = 1,567.40 × 428.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.52x = 671,066.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,066.64/1,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.46

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