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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.37, 1,554.98 and 451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.37, 1,554.98 and 451.46 is: 677.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.37 : 1,554.98 = 451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.37/1,554.98 = 451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.37x = 1,554.98 × 451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.37x = 702,011.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,011.27/1,036.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.38

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