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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.75, 1,557.30 and 524.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.75, 1,557.30 and 524.75 is: 787.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.75 : 1,557.30 = 524.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.75/1,557.30 = 524.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.75x = 1,557.30 × 524.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.75x = 817,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,193.18/1,037.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.47

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