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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.89, 1,432.13 and 618.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.89, 1,432.13 and 618.23 is: 853.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.89 : 1,432.13 = 618.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.89/1,432.13 = 618.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.89x = 1,432.13 × 618.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.89x = 885,387.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,387.41/1,037.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.07

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