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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.51, 1,553.79 and 386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.51, 1,553.79 and 386.75 is: 579.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.51 : 1,553.79 = 386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.51/1,553.79 = 386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.51x = 1,553.79 × 386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.51x = 600,928.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,928.28/1,036.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.76

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