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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.93, 1,432.15 and 618.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.93, 1,432.15 and 618.15 is: 852.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.93 : 1,432.15 = 618.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.93/1,432.15 = 618.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.93x = 1,432.15 × 618.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.93x = 885,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,279.29/1,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.93

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