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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.46, 1,570.01 and 656.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.46, 1,570.01 and 656.73 is: 985.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.46 : 1,570.01 = 656.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.46/1,570.01 = 656.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.46x = 1,570.01 × 656.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.46x = 1,031,072.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,072.67/1,046.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.30

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