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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.28, 1,570.56 and 608.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.28, 1,570.56 and 608.01 is: 912.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.28 : 1,570.56 = 608.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.28/1,570.56 = 608.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.28x = 1,570.56 × 608.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.28x = 954,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,916.19/1,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.68

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