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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.63, 1,569.90 and 497.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.63, 1,569.90 and 497.18 is: 745.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.63 : 1,569.90 = 497.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.63/1,569.90 = 497.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.63x = 1,569.90 × 497.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.63x = 780,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,522.88/1,046.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.75

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