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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.05, 1,431.07 and 617.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.05, 1,431.07 and 617.44 is: 852.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.05 : 1,431.07 = 617.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.05/1,431.07 = 617.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.05x = 1,431.07 × 617.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.05x = 883,597.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,597.42/1,037.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.03

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