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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.44, 1,554.36 and 387.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.44, 1,554.36 and 387.03 is: 580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.44 : 1,554.36 = 387.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.44/1,554.36 = 387.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.44x = 1,554.36 × 387.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.44x = 601,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,583.95/1,036.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.43

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