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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.68, 1,546.40 and 454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.68, 1,546.40 and 454.40 is: 681.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.68 : 1,546.40 = 454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.68/1,546.40 = 454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.68x = 1,546.40 × 454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.68x = 702,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,684.16/1,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.11

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