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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.18, 1,554.96 and 575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.18, 1,554.96 and 575.12 is: 862.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.18 : 1,554.96 = 575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.18/1,554.96 = 575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.18x = 1,554.96 × 575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.18x = 894,288.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,288.60/1,037.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.23

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