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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.85, 1,557.50 and 453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.85, 1,557.50 and 453.74 is: 680.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.85 : 1,557.50 = 453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.85/1,557.50 = 453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.85x = 1,557.50 × 453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.85x = 706,700.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,700.05/1,038.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.27

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