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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.88, 1,557.36 and 460.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.88, 1,557.36 and 460.62 is: 691.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.88 : 1,557.36 = 460.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.88/1,557.36 = 460.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.88x = 1,557.36 × 460.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.88x = 717,351.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,351.16/1,037.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.17

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