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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.32, 1,554.50 and 386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.32, 1,554.50 and 386.70 is: 580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.32 : 1,554.50 = 386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.32/1,554.50 = 386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.32x = 1,554.50 × 386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.32x = 601,125.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,125.15/1,036.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.06

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