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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.14, 1,569.03 and 387.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.14, 1,569.03 and 387.94 is: 581.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.14 : 1,569.03 = 387.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.14/1,569.03 = 387.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.14x = 1,569.03 × 387.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.14x = 608,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,689.50/1,046.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.84

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