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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.78, 1,568.67 and 468.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.78, 1,568.67 and 468.25 is: 702.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.78 : 1,568.67 = 468.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.78/1,568.67 = 468.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.78x = 1,568.67 × 468.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.78x = 734,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,529.73/1,045.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.38

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