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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.62, 1,553.14 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.62, 1,553.14 and 386.22 is: 579.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.62 : 1,553.14 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.62/1,553.14 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.62x = 1,553.14 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.62x = 599,853.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,853.73/1,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.22

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