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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.15, 1,552.14 and 624.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.15, 1,552.14 and 624.04 is: 934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.15 : 1,552.14 = 624.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.15/1,552.14 = 624.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.15x = 1,552.14 × 624.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.15x = 968,597.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,597.45/1,036.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.80

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