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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.88, 1,545.54 and 452.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.88, 1,545.54 and 452.56 is: 679.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.88 : 1,545.54 = 452.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.88/1,545.54 = 452.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.88x = 1,545.54 × 452.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.88x = 699,449.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,449.58/1,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.16

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