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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.48, 1,552.20 and 457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.48, 1,552.20 and 457.28 is: 686.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.48 : 1,552.20 = 457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.48/1,552.20 = 457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.48x = 1,552.20 × 457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.48x = 709,790.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,790.02/1,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.13

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