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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.12, 1,552.86 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.12, 1,552.86 and 450.48 is: 675.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.12 : 1,552.86 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.12/1,552.86 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.12x = 1,552.86 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.12x = 699,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,532.37/1,035.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.80

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