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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.70, 1,554.04 and 597.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.70, 1,554.04 and 597.62 is: 894.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.70 : 1,554.04 = 597.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.70/1,554.04 = 597.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.70x = 1,554.04 × 597.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.70x = 928,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,725.38/1,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.98

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