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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.52, 1,568.55 and 468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.52, 1,568.55 and 468.80 is: 703.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.52 : 1,568.55 = 468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.52/1,568.55 = 468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.52x = 1,568.55 × 468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.52x = 735,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,336.24/1,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.32

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