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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.57, 1,431.42 and 617.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.57, 1,431.42 and 617.82 is: 852.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.57 : 1,431.42 = 617.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.57/1,431.42 = 617.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.57x = 1,431.42 × 617.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.57x = 884,359.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,359.90/1,037.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.34

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