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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.23, 1,551.59 and 457.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.23, 1,551.59 and 457.27 is: 686.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.23 : 1,551.59 = 457.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.23/1,551.59 = 457.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.23x = 1,551.59 × 457.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.23x = 709,493.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,493.27/1,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.01

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