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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035, 1,553.04 and 458.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035, 1,553.04 and 458.02 is: 687.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035 : 1,553.04 = 458.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035/1,553.04 = 458.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035x = 1,553.04 × 458.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035x = 711,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,323.38/1,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.27

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