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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.61, 1,555.91 and 509.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.61, 1,555.91 and 509.90 is: 764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.61 : 1,555.91 = 509.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.61/1,555.91 = 509.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.61x = 1,555.91 × 509.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.61x = 793,350.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,350.09/1,037.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.59

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