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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.37, 2,032.30 and 624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.37, 2,032.30 and 624.24 is: 936.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.37 : 2,032.30 = 624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.37/2,032.30 = 624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.37x = 2,032.30 × 624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.37x = 1,268,642.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,642.95/1,355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.01

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