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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.85, 1,570.17 and 430.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.85, 1,570.17 and 430.62 is: 645.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.85 : 1,570.17 = 430.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.85/1,570.17 = 430.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.85x = 1,570.17 × 430.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.85x = 676,144.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,144.45/1,046.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.88

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