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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.16, 1,431.36 and 617.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.16, 1,431.36 and 617.64 is: 852.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.16 : 1,431.36 = 617.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.16/1,431.36 = 617.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.16x = 1,431.36 × 617.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.16x = 884,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,065.19/1,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.39

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