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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.28, 1,553.22 and 604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.28, 1,553.22 and 604.20 is: 904.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.28 : 1,553.22 = 604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.28/1,553.22 = 604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.28x = 1,553.22 × 604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.28x = 938,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,455.52/1,037.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.73

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