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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.84, 1,570.57 and 630.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.84, 1,570.57 and 630.82 is: 946.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.84 : 1,570.57 = 630.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.84/1,570.57 = 630.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.84x = 1,570.57 × 630.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.84x = 990,741.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,741.46/1,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.42

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