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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.37, 1,551.83 and 623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.37, 1,551.83 and 623.70 is: 935.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.37 : 1,551.83 = 623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.37/1,551.83 = 623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.37x = 1,551.83 × 623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.37x = 967,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,873.25/1,034.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.71

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