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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.59, 1,557.76 and 454.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.59, 1,557.76 and 454.00 is: 680.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.59 : 1,557.76 = 454.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.59/1,557.76 = 454.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.59x = 1,557.76 × 454.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.59x = 707,213.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,213.93/1,038.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.94

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