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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.70, 1,568.23 and 634.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.70, 1,568.23 and 634.86 is: 951.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.70 : 1,568.23 = 634.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.70/1,568.23 = 634.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.70x = 1,568.23 × 634.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.70x = 995,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,606.50/1,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.19

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