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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.52, 1,553.55 and 458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.52, 1,553.55 and 458.80 is: 688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.52 : 1,553.55 = 458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.52/1,553.55 = 458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.52x = 1,553.55 × 458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.52x = 712,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,768.74/1,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.32

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