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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.75, 1,555.16 and 575.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.75, 1,555.16 and 575.73 is: 862.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.75 : 1,555.16 = 575.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.75/1,555.16 = 575.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.75x = 1,555.16 × 575.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.75x = 895,349.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,349.39/1,037.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.78

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