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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.55, 1,552.47 and 385.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.55, 1,552.47 and 385.93 is: 578.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.55 : 1,552.47 = 385.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.55/1,552.47 = 385.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.55x = 1,552.47 × 385.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.55x = 599,144.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,144.75/1,035.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.58

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