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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.39, 1,555.12 and 459.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.39, 1,555.12 and 459.13 is: 688.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.39 : 1,555.12 = 459.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.39/1,555.12 = 459.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.39x = 1,555.12 × 459.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.39x = 713,993.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,993.32/1,036.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.93

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