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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.94, 1,551.41 and 456.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.94, 1,551.41 and 456.74 is: 685.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.94 : 1,551.41 = 456.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.94/1,551.41 = 456.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.94x = 1,551.41 × 456.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.94x = 708,591.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,591.00/1,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.33

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