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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.70, 1,568.48 and 452.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.70, 1,568.48 and 452.73 is: 679.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.70 : 1,568.48 = 452.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.70/1,568.48 = 452.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.70x = 1,568.48 × 452.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.70x = 710,095.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,095.69/1,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.07

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