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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.00, 1,552.77 and 574.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.00, 1,552.77 and 574.09 is: 859.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.00 : 1,552.77 = 574.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.00/1,552.77 = 574.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.00x = 1,552.77 × 574.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.00x = 891,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,425.85/1,037.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.62

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