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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.62, 1,570.21 and 462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.62, 1,570.21 and 462.08 is: 693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.62 : 1,570.21 = 462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.62/1,570.21 = 462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.62x = 1,570.21 × 462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.62x = 725,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,567.14/1,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.25

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