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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.54, 1,554.99 and 387.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.54, 1,554.99 and 387.19 is: 580.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.54 : 1,554.99 = 387.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.54/1,554.99 = 387.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.54x = 1,554.99 × 387.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.54x = 602,076.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,076.58/1,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.85

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