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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.20, 1,569.40 and 429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.20, 1,569.40 and 429.80 is: 644.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.20 : 1,569.40 = 429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.20/1,569.40 = 429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.20x = 1,569.40 × 429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.20x = 674,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,528.12/1,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.74

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