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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.23, 1,566.67 and 428.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.23, 1,566.67 and 428.19 is: 641.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.23 : 1,566.67 = 428.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.23/1,566.67 = 428.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.23x = 1,566.67 × 428.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.23x = 670,832.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,832.43/1,045.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.80

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