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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.84, 1,556.76 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.84, 1,556.76 and 354.32 is: 531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.84 : 1,556.76 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.84/1,556.76 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.84x = 1,556.76 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.84x = 551,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,591.20/1,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.48

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