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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.36, 1,553.28 and 458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.36, 1,553.28 and 458.40 is: 687.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.36 : 1,553.28 = 458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.36/1,553.28 = 458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.36x = 1,553.28 × 458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.36x = 712,023.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,023.55/1,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.71

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