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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.36, 1,554.60 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.36, 1,554.60 and 387.04 is: 580.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.36 : 1,554.60 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.36/1,554.60 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.36x = 1,554.60 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.36x = 601,692.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,692.38/1,036.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.58

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