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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.36, 1,553.82 and 458.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.36, 1,553.82 and 458.92 is: 688.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.36 : 1,553.82 = 458.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.36/1,553.82 = 458.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.36x = 1,553.82 × 458.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.36x = 713,079.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,079.07/1,036.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.06

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