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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.78, 1,546.52 and 454.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.78, 1,546.52 and 454.58 is: 681.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.78 : 1,546.52 = 454.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.78/1,546.52 = 454.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.78x = 1,546.52 × 454.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.78x = 703,017.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,017.06/1,031.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.36

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