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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.38, 1,554.72 and 387.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.38, 1,554.72 and 387.03 is: 580.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.38 : 1,554.72 = 387.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.38/1,554.72 = 387.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.38x = 1,554.72 × 387.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.38x = 601,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,723.28/1,036.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.60

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