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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.10, 1,569.16 and 636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.10, 1,569.16 and 636.04 is: 954.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.10 : 1,569.16 = 636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.10/1,569.16 = 636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.10x = 1,569.16 × 636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.10x = 998,048.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,048.53/1,046.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.07

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