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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.53, 1,567.48 and 429.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.53, 1,567.48 and 429.39 is: 643.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.53 : 1,567.48 = 429.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.53/1,567.48 = 429.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.53x = 1,567.48 × 429.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.53x = 673,060.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,060.24/1,045.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.75

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