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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.31, 1,556.23 and 629.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.31, 1,556.23 and 629.07 is: 943.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.31 : 1,556.23 = 629.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.31/1,556.23 = 629.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.31x = 1,556.23 × 629.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.31x = 978,977.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,977.61/1,037.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.77

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