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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.81, 1,556.55 and 287.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.81, 1,556.55 and 287.14 is: 430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.81 : 1,556.55 = 287.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.81/1,556.55 = 287.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.81x = 1,556.55 × 287.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.81x = 446,949.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,949.71/1,037.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.67

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