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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.02, 1,567.10 and 497.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.02, 1,567.10 and 497.46 is: 745.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.02 : 1,567.10 = 497.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.02/1,567.10 = 497.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.02x = 1,567.10 × 497.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.02x = 779,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,569.57/1,045.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.99

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