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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.70, 1,556.55 and 452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.70, 1,556.55 and 452.22 is: 678.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.70 : 1,556.55 = 452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.70/1,556.55 = 452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.70x = 1,556.55 × 452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.70x = 703,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,903.04/1,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.33

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