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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.94, 1,553.60 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.94, 1,553.60 and 386.52 is: 579.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.94 : 1,553.60 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.94/1,553.60 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.94x = 1,553.60 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.94x = 600,497.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,497.47/1,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.66

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