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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.24, 1,553.50 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.24, 1,553.50 and 386.44 is: 579.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.24 : 1,553.50 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.24/1,553.50 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.24x = 1,553.50 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.24x = 600,334.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,334.54/1,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.90

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