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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.92, 1,569.30 and 612.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.92, 1,569.30 and 612.76 is: 918.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.92 : 1,569.30 = 612.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.92/1,569.30 = 612.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.92x = 1,569.30 × 612.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.92x = 961,604.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,604.27/1,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.51

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