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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.27, 1,553.27 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.27, 1,553.27 and 386.10 is: 579.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.27 : 1,553.27 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.27/1,553.27 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.27x = 1,553.27 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.27x = 599,715.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,715.62/1,035.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.28

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