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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.49, 1,554.47 and 386.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.49, 1,554.47 and 386.87 is: 580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.49 : 1,554.47 = 386.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.49/1,554.47 = 386.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.49x = 1,554.47 × 386.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.49x = 601,379.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,379.76/1,036.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.21

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