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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.20, 1,567.48 and 656.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.20, 1,567.48 and 656.32 is: 983.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.20 : 1,567.48 = 656.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.20/1,567.48 = 656.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.20x = 1,567.48 × 656.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.20x = 1,028,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,768.47/1,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.34

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