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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.66, 1,554.47 and 378.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.66, 1,554.47 and 378.17 is: 567.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.66 : 1,554.47 = 378.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.66/1,554.47 = 378.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.66x = 1,554.47 × 378.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.66x = 587,853.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,853.92/1,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.61

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