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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.87, 1,556.52 and 604.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.87, 1,556.52 and 604.33 is: 907.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.87 : 1,556.52 = 604.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.87/1,556.52 = 604.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.87x = 1,556.52 × 604.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.87x = 940,651.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,651.73/1,036.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.20

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