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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.06, 1,546.59 and 453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.06, 1,546.59 and 453.94 is: 680.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.06 : 1,546.59 = 453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.06/1,546.59 = 453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.06x = 1,546.59 × 453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.06x = 702,056.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,056.90/1,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.91

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