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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.68, 1,552.34 and 450.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.68, 1,552.34 and 450.52 is: 675.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.68 : 1,552.34 = 450.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.68/1,552.34 = 450.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.68x = 1,552.34 × 450.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.68x = 699,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,360.22/1,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.27

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