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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.04, 1,569.28 and 469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.04, 1,569.28 and 469.28 is: 703.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.04 : 1,569.28 = 469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.04/1,569.28 = 469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.04x = 1,569.28 × 469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.04x = 736,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,431.72/1,047.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.35

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