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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.58, 1,555.59 and 626.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.58, 1,555.59 and 626.62 is: 939.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.58 : 1,555.59 = 626.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.58/1,555.59 = 626.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.58x = 1,555.59 × 626.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.58x = 974,761.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,761.66/1,037.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.46

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