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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.12, 1,555.92 and 604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.12, 1,555.92 and 604.64 is: 907.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.12 : 1,555.92 = 604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.12/1,555.92 = 604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.12x = 1,555.92 × 604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.12x = 940,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,771.47/1,037.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.10

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