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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.65, 1,552.89 and 377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.65, 1,552.89 and 377.30 is: 565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.65 : 1,552.89 = 377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.65/1,552.89 = 377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.65x = 1,552.89 × 377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.65x = 585,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,905.40/1,035.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.74

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