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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.76, 1,552.86 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.76, 1,552.86 and 457.32 is: 686.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.76 : 1,552.86 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.76/1,552.86 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.76x = 1,552.86 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.76x = 710,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,153.94/1,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.30

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