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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.28, 1,553.72 and 458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.28, 1,553.72 and 458.16 is: 687.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.28 : 1,553.72 = 458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.28/1,553.72 = 458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.28x = 1,553.72 × 458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.28x = 711,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,852.36/1,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.59

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