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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.59, 1,553.37 and 386.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.59, 1,553.37 and 386.31 is: 579.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.59 : 1,553.37 = 386.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.59/1,553.37 = 386.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.59x = 1,553.37 × 386.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.59x = 600,082.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,082.36/1,035.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.46

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