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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.35, 1,555.25 and 387.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.35, 1,555.25 and 387.63 is: 581.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.35 : 1,555.25 = 387.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.35/1,555.25 = 387.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.35x = 1,555.25 × 387.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.35x = 602,859.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,859.62/1,036.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.71

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