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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.52, 1,555.80 and 460.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.52, 1,555.80 and 460.56 is: 690.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.52 : 1,555.80 = 460.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.52/1,555.80 = 460.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.52x = 1,555.80 × 460.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.52x = 716,539.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,539.25/1,037.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.63

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