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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.98, 1,566.10 and 460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.98, 1,566.10 and 460.12 is: 689.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.98 : 1,566.10 = 460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.98/1,566.10 = 460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.98x = 1,566.10 × 460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.98x = 720,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,599.30/1,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.58

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