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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.09, 1,567.97 and 428.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.09, 1,567.97 and 428.46 is: 642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.09 : 1,567.97 = 428.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.09/1,567.97 = 428.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.09x = 1,567.97 × 428.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.09x = 671,812.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,812.43/1,045.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.83

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