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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.72, 1,554 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.72, 1,554 and 386.64 is: 580.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.72 : 1,554 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.72/1,554 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.72x = 1,554 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.72x = 600,838.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,838.56/1,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.12

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