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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.76, 1,432.05 and 618.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.76, 1,432.05 and 618.59 is: 853.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.76 : 1,432.05 = 618.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.76/1,432.05 = 618.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.76x = 1,432.05 × 618.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.76x = 885,844.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,844.65/1,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.61

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