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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.25, 1,568.34 and 497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.25, 1,568.34 and 497.48 is: 745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.25 : 1,568.34 = 497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.25/1,568.34 = 497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.25x = 1,568.34 × 497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.25x = 780,209.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,209.94/1,046.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.72

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