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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.86, 1,552.84 and 377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.86, 1,552.84 and 377.57 is: 566.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.86 : 1,552.84 = 377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.86/1,552.84 = 377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.86x = 1,552.84 × 377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.86x = 586,308.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,308.74/1,035.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.01

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