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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.91, 1,568.87 and 429.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.91, 1,568.87 and 429.18 is: 643.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.91 : 1,568.87 = 429.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.91/1,568.87 = 429.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.91x = 1,568.87 × 429.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.91x = 673,331.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,331.36/1,045.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.78

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