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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.42, 1,569.81 and 469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.42, 1,569.81 and 469.34 is: 704.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.42 : 1,569.81 = 469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.42/1,569.81 = 469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.42x = 1,569.81 × 469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.42x = 736,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,774.63/1,046.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.09

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