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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.18, 1,569.46 and 469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.18, 1,569.46 and 469.10 is: 703.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.18 : 1,569.46 = 469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.18/1,569.46 = 469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.18x = 1,569.46 × 469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.18x = 736,233.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,233.69/1,046.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.74

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