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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.18, 1,568.16 and 387.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.18, 1,568.16 and 387.45 is: 580.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.18 : 1,568.16 = 387.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.18/1,568.16 = 387.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.18x = 1,568.16 × 387.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.18x = 607,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,583.59/1,046.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.76

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