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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.54, 1,567.30 and 634.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.54, 1,567.30 and 634.65 is: 950.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.54 : 1,567.30 = 634.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.54/1,567.30 = 634.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.54x = 1,567.30 × 634.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.54x = 994,689.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,689.49/1,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.46

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