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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.52, 1,553.68 and 458.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.52, 1,553.68 and 458.26 is: 687.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.52 : 1,553.68 = 458.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.52/1,553.68 = 458.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.52x = 1,553.68 × 458.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.52x = 711,989.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,989.40/1,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.57

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