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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.07, 1,568.09 and 498.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.07, 1,568.09 and 498.11 is: 746.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.07 : 1,568.09 = 498.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.07/1,568.09 = 498.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.07x = 1,568.09 × 498.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.07x = 781,070.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,070.98/1,046.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.67

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