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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.07, 1,569.09 and 483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.07, 1,569.09 and 483.12 is: 724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.07 : 1,569.09 = 483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.07/1,569.09 = 483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.07x = 1,569.09 × 483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.07x = 758,058.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,058.76/1,046.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.67

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