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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.44, 1,552.74 and 377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.44, 1,552.74 and 377.14 is: 565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.44 : 1,552.74 = 377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.44/1,552.74 = 377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.44x = 1,552.74 × 377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.44x = 585,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,600.36/1,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.56

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