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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.15, 1,569.40 and 461.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.15, 1,569.40 and 461.83 is: 692.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.15 : 1,569.40 = 461.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.15/1,569.40 = 461.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.15x = 1,569.40 × 461.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.15x = 724,790.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,790.75/1,047.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.15

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