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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.01, 1,552.97 and 377.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.01, 1,552.97 and 377.33 is: 565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.01 : 1,552.97 = 377.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.01/1,552.97 = 377.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.01x = 1,552.97 × 377.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.01x = 585,975.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,975.35/1,036.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.61

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