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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.54, 1,558.44 and 461.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.54, 1,558.44 and 461.46 is: 692.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.54 : 1,558.44 = 461.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.54/1,558.44 = 461.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.54x = 1,558.44 × 461.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.54x = 719,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,157.72/1,038.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.47

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