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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.05, 1,567.58 and 497.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.05, 1,567.58 and 497.28 is: 745.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.05 : 1,567.58 = 497.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.05/1,567.58 = 497.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.05x = 1,567.58 × 497.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.05x = 779,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,523.70/1,045.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.92

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