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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.97, 1,556.58 and 550.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.97, 1,556.58 and 550.74 is: 825.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.97 : 1,556.58 = 550.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.97/1,556.58 = 550.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.97x = 1,556.58 × 550.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.97x = 857,270.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,270.87/1,037.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.91

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