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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.37, 1,553.13 and 377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.37, 1,553.13 and 377.62 is: 566.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.37 : 1,553.13 = 377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.37/1,553.13 = 377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.37x = 1,553.13 × 377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.37x = 586,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,492.95/1,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.46

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