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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.88, 1,432.32 and 618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.88, 1,432.32 and 618.12 is: 853.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.88 : 1,432.32 = 618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.88/1,432.32 = 618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.88x = 1,432.32 × 618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.88x = 885,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,345.64/1,037.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.03

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