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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.77, 1,567.15 and 428.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.77, 1,567.15 and 428.47 is: 642.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.77 : 1,567.15 = 428.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.77/1,567.15 = 428.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.77x = 1,567.15 × 428.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.77x = 671,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,474.62/1,044.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.70

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