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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.80, 1,555.20 and 460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.80, 1,555.20 and 460.16 is: 690.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.80 : 1,555.20 = 460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.80/1,555.20 = 460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.80x = 1,555.20 × 460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.80x = 715,640.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,640.83/1,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.24

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