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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.01, 1,568.40 and 612.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.01, 1,568.40 and 612.25 is: 918.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.01 : 1,568.40 = 612.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.01/1,568.40 = 612.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.01x = 1,568.40 × 612.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.01x = 960,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,252.90/1,046.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.02

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