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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.39, 1,568.55 and 429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.39, 1,568.55 and 429.56 is: 644.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.39 : 1,568.55 = 429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.39/1,568.55 = 429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.39x = 1,568.55 × 429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.39x = 673,786.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,786.34/1,045.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.53

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