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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.85, 1,569.24 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.85, 1,569.24 and 388.56 is: 582.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.85 : 1,569.24 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.85/1,569.24 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.85x = 1,569.24 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.85x = 609,743.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,743.89/1,046.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.46

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