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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.16, 1,614.18 and 637.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.16, 1,614.18 and 637.22 is: 956.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.16 : 1,614.18 = 637.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.16/1,614.18 = 637.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.16x = 1,614.18 × 637.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.16x = 1,028,587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,587.78/1,075.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.68

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