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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036, 1,552.96 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036, 1,552.96 and 386.24 is: 578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036 : 1,552.96 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036/1,552.96 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036x = 1,552.96 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036x = 599,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,815.27/1,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.97

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