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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.06, 1,570.46 and 884.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.06, 1,570.46 and 884.77 is: 1,328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.06 : 1,570.46 = 884.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.06/1,570.46 = 884.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.06x = 1,570.46 × 884.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.06x = 1,389,487.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,487.54/1,046.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.31

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