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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.17, 1,554.53 and 386.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.17, 1,554.53 and 386.91 is: 580.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.17 : 1,554.53 = 386.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.17/1,554.53 = 386.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.17x = 1,554.53 × 386.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.17x = 601,461.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,461.27/1,036.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.47

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