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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.69, 1,570.07 and 498.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.69, 1,570.07 and 498.59 is: 747.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.69 : 1,570.07 = 498.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.69/1,570.07 = 498.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.69x = 1,570.07 × 498.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.69x = 782,821.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,821.20/1,046.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.90

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