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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.16, 1,554.93 and 386.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.16, 1,554.93 and 386.90 is: 580.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.16 : 1,554.93 = 386.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.16/1,554.93 = 386.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.16x = 1,554.93 × 386.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.16x = 601,602.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,602.42/1,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.61

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