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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.08, 1,568.49 and 924.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.08, 1,568.49 and 924.58 is: 1,386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.08 : 1,568.49 = 924.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.08/1,568.49 = 924.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.08x = 1,568.49 × 924.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.08x = 1,450,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,194.48/1,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.31

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