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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.65, 1,569.68 and 498.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.65, 1,569.68 and 498.65 is: 747.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.65 : 1,569.68 = 498.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.65/1,569.68 = 498.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.65x = 1,569.68 × 498.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.65x = 782,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,718.44/1,047.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.12

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