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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.73, 1,569.49 and 430.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.73, 1,569.49 and 430.85 is: 646.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.73 : 1,569.49 = 430.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.73/1,569.49 = 430.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.73x = 1,569.49 × 430.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.73x = 676,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,217.61/1,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.03

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