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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.51, 1,565.03 and 458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.51, 1,565.03 and 458.64 is: 687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.51 : 1,565.03 = 458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.51/1,565.03 = 458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.51x = 1,565.03 × 458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.51x = 717,783.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,783.07/1,044.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.20

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