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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.95, 1,553.93 and 386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.95, 1,553.93 and 386.75 is: 580.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.95 : 1,553.93 = 386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.95/1,553.93 = 386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.95x = 1,553.93 × 386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.95x = 600,980.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,980.49/1,035.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.13

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