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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.18, 1,553.45 and 385.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.18, 1,553.45 and 385.91 is: 579.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.18 : 1,553.45 = 385.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.18/1,553.45 = 385.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.18x = 1,553.45 × 385.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.18x = 599,500.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,500.01/1,035.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.13

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