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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.08, 1,567.77 and 498.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.08, 1,567.77 and 498.43 is: 747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.08 : 1,567.77 = 498.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.08/1,567.77 = 498.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.08x = 1,567.77 × 498.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.08x = 781,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,423.60/1,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.00

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