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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.47, 1,570.65 and 769.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.47, 1,570.65 and 769.18 is: 1,154.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.47 : 1,570.65 = 769.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.47/1,570.65 = 769.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.47x = 1,570.65 × 769.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.47x = 1,208,112.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,112.57/1,046.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.46

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