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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.79, 1,553.47 and 386.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.79, 1,553.47 and 386.57 is: 579.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.79 : 1,553.47 = 386.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.79/1,553.47 = 386.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.79x = 1,553.47 × 386.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.79x = 600,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,524.90/1,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.77

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