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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.33, 1,569.48 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.33, 1,569.48 and 453.12 is: 679.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.33 : 1,569.48 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.33/1,569.48 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.33x = 1,569.48 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.33x = 711,162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,162.78/1,046.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.67

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