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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.55, 1,553.90 and 605.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.55, 1,553.90 and 605.01 is: 906.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.55 : 1,553.90 = 605.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.55/1,553.90 = 605.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.55x = 1,553.90 × 605.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.55x = 940,122.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,122.01/1,037.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.10

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