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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.46, 1,431.96 and 644.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.46, 1,431.96 and 644.24 is: 889.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.46 : 1,431.96 = 644.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.46/1,431.96 = 644.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.46x = 1,431.96 × 644.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.46x = 922,525.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,525.91/1,037.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.22

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