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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.19, 1,553.74 and 386.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.19, 1,553.74 and 386.39 is: 579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.19 : 1,553.74 = 386.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.19/1,553.74 = 386.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.19x = 1,553.74 × 386.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.19x = 600,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,340.86/1,036.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.38

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