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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.46, 1,553.98 and 647.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.46, 1,553.98 and 647.58 is: 969.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.46 : 1,553.98 = 647.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.46/1,553.98 = 647.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.46x = 1,553.98 × 647.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.46x = 1,006,326.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,326.37/1,037.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.99

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