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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.48, 1,569.58 and 498.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.48, 1,569.58 and 498.38 is: 747.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.48 : 1,569.58 = 498.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.48/1,569.58 = 498.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.48x = 1,569.58 × 498.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.48x = 782,238.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,238.19/1,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.50

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