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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.45, 1,569.45 and 461.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.45, 1,569.45 and 461.45 is: 692.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.45 : 1,569.45 = 461.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.45/1,569.45 = 461.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.45x = 1,569.45 × 461.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.45x = 724,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,222.70/1,046.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.08

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