Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.64, 1,556 and 550.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,037.64, 1,556 and 550.58 is: 825.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,037.64 : 1,556 = 550.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,037.64/1,556 = 550.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,037.64x = 1,556 × 550.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,037.64x = 856,702.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 856,702.48/1,037.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825.63
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