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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.11, 1,553.76 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.11, 1,553.76 and 386.64 is: 579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.11 : 1,553.76 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.11/1,553.76 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.11x = 1,553.76 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.11x = 600,745.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,745.77/1,036.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.81

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