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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.57, 1,570.46 and 499.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.57, 1,570.46 and 499.01 is: 748.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.57 : 1,570.46 = 499.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.57/1,570.46 = 499.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.57x = 1,570.46 × 499.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.57x = 783,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,664.90/1,046.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.80

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