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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.52, 1,557.30 and 461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.52, 1,557.30 and 461.56 is: 692.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.52 : 1,557.30 = 461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.52/1,557.30 = 461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.52x = 1,557.30 × 461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.52x = 718,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,787.39/1,038.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.13

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