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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.90, 1,567.80 and 429.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.90, 1,567.80 and 429.06 is: 643.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.90 : 1,567.80 = 429.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.90/1,567.80 = 429.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.90x = 1,567.80 × 429.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.90x = 672,678.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,678.12/1,044.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.78

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