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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.69, 1,553.13 and 386.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.69, 1,553.13 and 386.07 is: 578.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.69 : 1,553.13 = 386.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.69/1,553.13 = 386.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.69x = 1,553.13 × 386.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.69x = 599,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,616.90/1,035.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.95

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