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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.96, 1,555.52 and 916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.96, 1,555.52 and 916.32 is: 1,374.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.96 : 1,555.52 = 916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.96/1,555.52 = 916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.96x = 1,555.52 × 916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.96x = 1,425,354.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,354.09/1,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.55

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