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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.88, 1,567.64 and 428.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.88, 1,567.64 and 428.63 is: 643.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.88 : 1,567.64 = 428.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.88/1,567.64 = 428.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.88x = 1,567.64 × 428.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.88x = 671,928.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,928.36/1,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.07

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