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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.94, 1,554.76 and 461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.94, 1,554.76 and 461.22 is: 690.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.94 : 1,554.76 = 461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.94/1,554.76 = 461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.94x = 1,554.76 × 461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.94x = 717,086.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,086.41/1,037.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.87

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