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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.12, 1,550.61 and 624.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.12, 1,550.61 and 624.03 is: 934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.12 : 1,550.61 = 624.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.12/1,550.61 = 624.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.12x = 1,550.61 × 624.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.12x = 967,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,627.16/1,035.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.80

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