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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.72, 1,553.85 and 386.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.72, 1,553.85 and 386.51 is: 579.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.72 : 1,553.85 = 386.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.72/1,553.85 = 386.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.72x = 1,553.85 × 386.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.72x = 600,570.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,570.79/1,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.86

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