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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.25, 1,557.38 and 453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.25, 1,557.38 and 453.84 is: 680.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.25 : 1,557.38 = 453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.25/1,557.38 = 453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.25x = 1,557.38 × 453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.25x = 706,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,801.34/1,038.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.76

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