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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.48, 1,556.42 and 604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.48, 1,556.42 and 604.13 is: 906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.48 : 1,556.42 = 604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.48/1,556.42 = 604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.48x = 1,556.42 × 604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.48x = 940,269.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,269.21/1,037.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.31

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