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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.56, 1,554.58 and 620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.56, 1,554.58 and 620.20 is: 930.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.56 : 1,554.58 = 620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.56/1,554.58 = 620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.56x = 1,554.58 × 620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.56x = 964,150.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,150.52/1,036.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.14

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