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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.80, 1,571 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.80, 1,571 and 470.16 is: 705.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.80 : 1,571 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.80/1,571 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.80x = 1,571 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.80x = 738,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,621.36/1,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.60

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