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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.98, 1,554.22 and 459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.98, 1,554.22 and 459.02 is: 688.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.98 : 1,554.22 = 459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.98/1,554.22 = 459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.98x = 1,554.22 × 459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.98x = 713,418.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,418.06/1,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.64

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