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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.66, 1,567.68 and 634.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.66, 1,567.68 and 634.96 is: 951.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.66 : 1,567.68 = 634.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.66/1,567.68 = 634.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.66x = 1,567.68 × 634.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.66x = 995,414.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,414.09/1,046.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.04

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