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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046, 1,568.84 and 429.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046, 1,568.84 and 429.74 is: 644.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046 : 1,568.84 = 429.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046/1,568.84 = 429.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046x = 1,568.84 × 429.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046x = 674,193.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,193.30/1,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.54

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