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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.16, 1,555.78 and 1,017.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.16, 1,555.78 and 1,017.71 is: 1,528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.16 : 1,555.78 = 1,017.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.16/1,555.78 = 1,017.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.16x = 1,555.78 × 1,017.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.16x = 1,583,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,332.86/1,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.08

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