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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.13, 1,554.15 and 458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.13, 1,554.15 and 458.60 is: 687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.13 : 1,554.15 = 458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.13/1,554.15 = 458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.13x = 1,554.15 × 458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.13x = 712,733.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,733.19/1,036.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.88

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