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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.76, 1,568.60 and 954.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.76, 1,568.60 and 954.48 is: 1,430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.76 : 1,568.60 = 954.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.76/1,568.60 = 954.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.76x = 1,568.60 × 954.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.76x = 1,497,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,202.02/1,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.33

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