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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.81, 1,568.70 and 578.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.81, 1,568.70 and 578.37 is: 866.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.81 : 1,568.70 = 578.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.81/1,568.70 = 578.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.81x = 1,568.70 × 578.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.81x = 907,289.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,289.02/1,046.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.72

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