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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.02, 1,553.07 and 386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.02, 1,553.07 and 386.25 is: 579.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.02 : 1,553.07 = 386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.02/1,553.07 = 386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.02x = 1,553.07 × 386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.02x = 599,873.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,873.29/1,036.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.02

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