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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.80, 1,569.84 and 469.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.80, 1,569.84 and 469.36 is: 703.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.80 : 1,569.84 = 469.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.80/1,569.84 = 469.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.80x = 1,569.84 × 469.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.80x = 736,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,820.10/1,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.88

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