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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.88, 1,569.02 and 468.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.88, 1,569.02 and 468.76 is: 703.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.88 : 1,569.02 = 468.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.88/1,569.02 = 468.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.88x = 1,569.02 × 468.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.88x = 735,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,493.82/1,045.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.23

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