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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.87, 1,550.24 and 623.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.87, 1,550.24 and 623.78 is: 934.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.87 : 1,550.24 = 623.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.87/1,550.24 = 623.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.87x = 1,550.24 × 623.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.87x = 967,005.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,005.59/1,034.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.42

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