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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.17, 1,556.36 and 452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.17, 1,556.36 and 452.72 is: 678.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.17 : 1,556.36 = 452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.17/1,556.36 = 452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.17x = 1,556.36 × 452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.17x = 704,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,585.25/1,038.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.68

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