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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.83, 1,552.82 and 386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.83, 1,552.82 and 386.12 is: 578.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.83 : 1,552.82 = 386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.83/1,552.82 = 386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.83x = 1,552.82 × 386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.83x = 599,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,565.16/1,035.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.83

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