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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.76, 1,431.76 and 618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.76, 1,431.76 and 618 is: 852.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.76 : 1,431.76 = 618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.76/1,431.76 = 618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.76x = 1,431.76 × 618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.76x = 884,827.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,827.68/1,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.63

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