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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.49, 1,576.04 and 457.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.49, 1,576.04 and 457.82 is: 686.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.49 : 1,576.04 = 457.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.49/1,576.04 = 457.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.49x = 1,576.04 × 457.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.49x = 721,532.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,532.46/1,051.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.20

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