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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.70, 1,553.47 and 385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.70, 1,553.47 and 385.94 is: 578.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.70 : 1,553.47 = 385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.70/1,553.47 = 385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.70x = 1,553.47 × 385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.70x = 599,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,546.21/1,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.88

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