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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.31, 1,567.16 and 496.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.31, 1,567.16 and 496.67 is: 744.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.31 : 1,567.16 = 496.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.31/1,567.16 = 496.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.31x = 1,567.16 × 496.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.31x = 778,358.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,358.87/1,045.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.62

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