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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.20, 1,554.36 and 459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.20, 1,554.36 and 459.08 is: 688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.20 : 1,554.36 = 459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.20/1,554.36 = 459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.20x = 1,554.36 × 459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.20x = 713,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,575.59/1,036.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.65

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