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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.81, 1,553.95 and 386.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.81, 1,553.95 and 386.55 is: 579.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.81 : 1,553.95 = 386.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.81/1,553.95 = 386.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.81x = 1,553.95 × 386.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.81x = 600,679.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,679.37/1,035.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.91

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