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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.81, 1,567.45 and 428.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.81, 1,567.45 and 428.43 is: 642.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.81 : 1,567.45 = 428.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.81/1,567.45 = 428.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.81x = 1,567.45 × 428.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.81x = 671,542.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,542.60/1,044.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.74

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