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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.23, 1,554.39 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.23, 1,554.39 and 386.88 is: 580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.23 : 1,554.39 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.23/1,554.39 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.23x = 1,554.39 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.23x = 601,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,362.40/1,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.34

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