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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.58, 1,555.32 and 672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.58, 1,555.32 and 672.60 is: 1,008.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.58 : 1,555.32 = 672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.58/1,555.32 = 672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.58x = 1,555.32 × 672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.58x = 1,046,108.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,108.23/1,037.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.22

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