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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.36, 1,604.48 and 637.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.36, 1,604.48 and 637.76 is: 955.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.36 : 1,604.48 = 637.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.36/1,604.48 = 637.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.36x = 1,604.48 × 637.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.36x = 1,023,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,273.16/1,071.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.12

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