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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.22, 1,557.73 and 460.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.22, 1,557.73 and 460.69 is: 691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.22 : 1,557.73 = 460.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.22/1,557.73 = 460.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.22x = 1,557.73 × 460.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.22x = 717,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,627.32/1,038.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.21

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