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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.42, 1,565.14 and 466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.42, 1,565.14 and 466.26 is: 699.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.42 : 1,565.14 = 466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.42/1,565.14 = 466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.42x = 1,565.14 × 466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.42x = 729,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,762.18/1,043.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.39

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