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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.77, 1,554.82 and 451.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.77, 1,554.82 and 451.75 is: 677.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.77 : 1,554.82 = 451.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.77/1,554.82 = 451.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.77x = 1,554.82 × 451.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.77x = 702,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,393.48/1,036.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.48

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