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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.89, 1,554.03 and 450.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.89, 1,554.03 and 450.89 is: 676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.89 : 1,554.03 = 450.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.89/1,554.03 = 450.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.89x = 1,554.03 × 450.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.89x = 700,696.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,696.59/1,035.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.42

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