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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.17, 1,569.22 and 429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.17, 1,569.22 and 429.70 is: 644.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.17 : 1,569.22 = 429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.17/1,569.22 = 429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.17x = 1,569.22 × 429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.17x = 674,293.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,293.83/1,046.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.54

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