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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.55, 1,431.98 and 617.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.55, 1,431.98 and 617.94 is: 852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.55 : 1,431.98 = 617.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.55/1,431.98 = 617.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.55x = 1,431.98 × 617.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.55x = 884,874.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,874.63/1,037.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.85

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