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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.06, 1,552.65 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.06, 1,552.65 and 385.74 is: 578.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.06 : 1,552.65 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.06/1,552.65 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.06x = 1,552.65 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.06x = 598,919.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,919.21/1,035.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.63

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