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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.85, 1,569.33 and 675.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.85, 1,569.33 and 675.65 is: 1,012.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.85 : 1,569.33 = 675.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.85/1,569.33 = 675.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.85x = 1,569.33 × 675.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.85x = 1,060,314.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,314.44/1,046.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.87

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