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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.20, 1,554.34 and 378.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.20, 1,554.34 and 378.20 is: 567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.20 : 1,554.34 = 378.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.20/1,554.34 = 378.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.20x = 1,554.34 × 378.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.20x = 587,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,851.39/1,036.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.31

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