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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.72, 1,556.10 and 517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.72, 1,556.10 and 517.40 is: 775.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.72 : 1,556.10 = 517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.72/1,556.10 = 517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.72x = 1,556.10 × 517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.72x = 805,126.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,126.14/1,037.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.86

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