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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.16, 1,569.60 and 460.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.16, 1,569.60 and 460.98 is: 691.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.16 : 1,569.60 = 460.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.16/1,569.60 = 460.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.16x = 1,569.60 × 460.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.16x = 723,554.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,554.21/1,046.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.63

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