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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.30, 1,569.45 and 628.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.30, 1,569.45 and 628.70 is: 943.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.30 : 1,569.45 = 628.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.30/1,569.45 = 628.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.30x = 1,569.45 × 628.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.30x = 986,713.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,713.22/1,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.05

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