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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.39, 1,431.51 and 611.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.39, 1,431.51 and 611.95 is: 844.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.39 : 1,431.51 = 611.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.39/1,431.51 = 611.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.39x = 1,431.51 × 611.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.39x = 876,012.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,012.54/1,037.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.44

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