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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.40, 1,555.20 and 387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.40, 1,555.20 and 387.59 is: 581.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.40 : 1,555.20 = 387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.40/1,555.20 = 387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.40x = 1,555.20 × 387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.40x = 602,772.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,772.19/1,036.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.60

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