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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.40, 1,556.55 and 574.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.40, 1,556.55 and 574.62 is: 862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.40 : 1,556.55 = 574.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.40/1,556.55 = 574.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.40x = 1,556.55 × 574.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.40x = 894,424.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,424.76/1,037.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.18

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