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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.76, 1,556.84 and 297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.76, 1,556.84 and 297.35 is: 446.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.76 : 1,556.84 = 297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.76/1,556.84 = 297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.76x = 1,556.84 × 297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.76x = 462,917.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,917.10/1,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.07

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