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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.69, 1,431.99 and 618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.69, 1,431.99 and 618.24 is: 853.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.69 : 1,431.99 = 618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.69/1,431.99 = 618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.69x = 1,431.99 × 618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.69x = 885,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,313.50/1,037.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.16

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