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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.71, 1,570.65 and 964.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.71, 1,570.65 and 964.09 is: 1,446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.71 : 1,570.65 = 964.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.71/1,570.65 = 964.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.71x = 1,570.65 × 964.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.71x = 1,514,240.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,240.11/1,046.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.67

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