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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.39, 1,554.36 and 620.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.39, 1,554.36 and 620.05 is: 929.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.39 : 1,554.36 = 620.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.39/1,554.36 = 620.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.39x = 1,554.36 × 620.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.39x = 963,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,780.92/1,036.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.94

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