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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.01, 1,553.79 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.01, 1,553.79 and 386.58 is: 579.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.01 : 1,553.79 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.01/1,553.79 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.01x = 1,553.79 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.01x = 600,664.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,664.14/1,036.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.79

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