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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.80, 1,570.20 and 804.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.80, 1,570.20 and 804.88 is: 1,207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.80 : 1,570.20 = 804.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.80/1,570.20 = 804.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.80x = 1,570.20 × 804.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.80x = 1,263,822.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,822.58/1,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.32

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