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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.54, 1,555.61 and 626.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.54, 1,555.61 and 626.67 is: 939.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.54 : 1,555.61 = 626.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.54/1,555.61 = 626.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.54x = 1,555.61 × 626.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.54x = 974,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,850.99/1,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.58

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