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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.13, 1,567.94 and 460.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.13, 1,567.94 and 460.11 is: 690.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.13 : 1,567.94 = 460.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.13/1,567.94 = 460.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.13x = 1,567.94 × 460.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.13x = 721,422.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,422.57/1,045.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.27

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