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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.26, 1,568.23 and 497.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.26, 1,568.23 and 497.62 is: 745.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.26 : 1,568.23 = 497.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.26/1,568.23 = 497.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.26x = 1,568.23 × 497.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.26x = 780,382.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,382.61/1,046.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.88

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