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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.91, 1,554.09 and 386.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.91, 1,554.09 and 386.74 is: 580.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.91 : 1,554.09 = 386.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.91/1,554.09 = 386.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.91x = 1,554.09 × 386.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.91x = 601,028.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,028.77/1,035.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.19

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