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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.14, 1,554.52 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.14, 1,554.52 and 378 is: 567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.14 : 1,554.52 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.14/1,554.52 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.14x = 1,554.52 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.14x = 587,607.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,607.62/1,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.11

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