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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.84, 1,552.98 and 457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.84, 1,552.98 and 457.40 is: 686.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.84 : 1,552.98 = 457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.84/1,552.98 = 457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.84x = 1,552.98 × 457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.84x = 710,333.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,333.05/1,034.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.42

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