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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.82, 1,432.19 and 618.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.82, 1,432.19 and 618.38 is: 853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.82 : 1,432.19 = 618.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.82/1,432.19 = 618.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.82x = 1,432.19 × 618.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.82x = 885,637.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,637.65/1,037.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.36

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