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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.78, 1,576.18 and 465.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.78, 1,576.18 and 465.66 is: 698.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.78 : 1,576.18 = 465.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.78/1,576.18 = 465.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.78x = 1,576.18 × 465.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.78x = 733,964.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,964.56/1,050.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.49

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