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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.98, 1,549.46 and 456.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.98, 1,549.46 and 456.26 is: 684.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.98 : 1,549.46 = 456.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.98/1,549.46 = 456.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.98x = 1,549.46 × 456.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.98x = 706,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,946.59/1,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.38

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