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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.38, 1,568.23 and 461.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.38, 1,568.23 and 461.00 is: 690.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.38 : 1,568.23 = 461.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.38/1,568.23 = 461.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.38x = 1,568.23 × 461.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.38x = 722,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,956.80/1,046.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.91

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