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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.62, 1,558.32 and 454.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.62, 1,558.32 and 454.11 is: 680.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.62 : 1,558.32 = 454.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.62/1,558.32 = 454.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.62x = 1,558.32 × 454.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.62x = 707,648.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,648.70/1,039.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.68

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