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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.56, 1,567.41 and 428.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.56, 1,567.41 and 428.69 is: 643.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.56 : 1,567.41 = 428.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.56/1,567.41 = 428.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.56x = 1,567.41 × 428.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.56x = 671,936.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,936.91/1,044.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.28

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