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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.34, 1,569.51 and 429.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.34, 1,569.51 and 429.88 is: 644.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.34 : 1,569.51 = 429.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.34/1,569.51 = 429.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.34x = 1,569.51 × 429.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.34x = 674,700.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,700.96/1,046.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.82

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