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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.37, 1,553.16 and 377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.37, 1,553.16 and 377.65 is: 566.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.37 : 1,553.16 = 377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.37/1,553.16 = 377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.37x = 1,553.16 × 377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.37x = 586,550.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,550.87/1,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.51

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