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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.36, 1,553.67 and 377.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.36, 1,553.67 and 377.37 is: 566.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.36 : 1,553.67 = 377.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.36/1,553.67 = 377.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.36x = 1,553.67 × 377.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.36x = 586,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,308.45/1,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.28

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