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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.29, 1,556.48 and 460.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.29, 1,556.48 and 460.03 is: 690.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.29 : 1,556.48 = 460.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.29/1,556.48 = 460.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.29x = 1,556.48 × 460.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.29x = 716,027.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,027.49/1,037.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.29

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