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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.40, 1,570.24 and 469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.40, 1,570.24 and 469.28 is: 704.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.40 : 1,570.24 = 469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.40/1,570.24 = 469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.40x = 1,570.24 × 469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.40x = 736,882.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,882.23/1,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.21

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