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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.13, 1,569.99 and 498.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.13, 1,569.99 and 498.70 is: 748.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.13 : 1,569.99 = 498.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.13/1,569.99 = 498.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.13x = 1,569.99 × 498.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.13x = 782,954.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,954.01/1,046.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.43

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