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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.36, 1,554.10 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.36, 1,554.10 and 386.64 is: 579.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.36 : 1,554.10 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.36/1,554.10 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.36x = 1,554.10 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.36x = 600,877.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,877.22/1,036.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.80

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