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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.86, 1,570.48 and 499.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.86, 1,570.48 and 499.08 is: 748.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.86 : 1,570.48 = 499.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.86/1,570.48 = 499.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.86x = 1,570.48 × 499.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.86x = 783,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,796.74/1,046.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.72

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