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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.93, 1,553.41 and 377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.93, 1,553.41 and 377.80 is: 566.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.93 : 1,553.41 = 377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.93/1,553.41 = 377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.93x = 1,553.41 × 377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.93x = 586,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,878.30/1,035.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.52

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