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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.26, 1,556.52 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.26, 1,556.52 and 452.16 is: 678.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.26 : 1,556.52 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.26/1,556.52 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.26x = 1,556.52 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.26x = 703,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,796.08/1,037.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.51

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