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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.41, 1,567.22 and 428.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.41, 1,567.22 and 428.73 is: 642.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.41 : 1,567.22 = 428.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.41/1,567.22 = 428.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.41x = 1,567.22 × 428.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.41x = 671,906.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,906.21/1,045.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.72

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