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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.88, 1,555.20 and 604.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.88, 1,555.20 and 604.53 is: 905.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.88 : 1,555.20 = 604.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.88/1,555.20 = 604.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.88x = 1,555.20 × 604.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.88x = 940,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,165.06/1,037.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.85

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