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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.14, 1,566.48 and 428.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.14, 1,566.48 and 428.54 is: 642.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.14 : 1,566.48 = 428.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.14/1,566.48 = 428.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.14x = 1,566.48 × 428.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.14x = 671,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,299.34/1,045.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.31

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