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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.80, 1,554.72 and 646.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.80, 1,554.72 and 646.76 is: 968.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.80 : 1,554.72 = 646.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.80/1,554.72 = 646.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.80x = 1,554.72 × 646.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.80x = 1,005,530.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,530.71/1,037.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.91

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