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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.95, 1,551.76 and 459.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.95, 1,551.76 and 459.23 is: 687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.95 : 1,551.76 = 459.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.95/1,551.76 = 459.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.95x = 1,551.76 × 459.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.95x = 712,605.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,605.84/1,035.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.88

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