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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.87, 1,554.23 and 450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.87, 1,554.23 and 450.96 is: 676.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.87 : 1,554.23 = 450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.87/1,554.23 = 450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.87x = 1,554.23 × 450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.87x = 700,895.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,895.56/1,035.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.63

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