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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.72, 1,569.58 and 608.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.72, 1,569.58 and 608.11 is: 911.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.72 : 1,569.58 = 608.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.72/1,569.58 = 608.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.72x = 1,569.58 × 608.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.72x = 954,475.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,475.27/1,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.88

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