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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.84, 1,558.22 and 454.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.84, 1,558.22 and 454.30 is: 680.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.84 : 1,558.22 = 454.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.84/1,558.22 = 454.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.84x = 1,558.22 × 454.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.84x = 707,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,893.18/1,039.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.77

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