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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.44, 1,573.53 and 464.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.44, 1,573.53 and 464.15 is: 695.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.44 : 1,573.53 = 464.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.44/1,573.53 = 464.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.44x = 1,573.53 × 464.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.44x = 730,353.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,353.95/1,049.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.95

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