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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.97, 1,556.96 and 854.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.97, 1,556.96 and 854.98 is: 1,282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.97 : 1,556.96 = 854.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.97/1,556.96 = 854.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.97x = 1,556.96 × 854.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.97x = 1,331,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,161.49/1,037.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.47

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