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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.07, 1,569.53 and 498.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.07, 1,569.53 and 498.10 is: 747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.07 : 1,569.53 = 498.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.07/1,569.53 = 498.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.07x = 1,569.53 × 498.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.07x = 781,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,782.89/1,046.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.35

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