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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.62, 1,570.20 and 469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.62, 1,570.20 and 469.72 is: 704.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.62 : 1,570.20 = 469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.62/1,570.20 = 469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.62x = 1,570.20 × 469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.62x = 737,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,554.34/1,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.70

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