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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036, 1,554 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036, 1,554 and 387.04 is: 580.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036 : 1,554 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036/1,554 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036x = 1,554 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036x = 601,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,460.16/1,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.56

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