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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.55, 1,555.50 and 387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.55, 1,555.50 and 387.28 is: 581.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.55 : 1,555.50 = 387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.55/1,555.50 = 387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.55x = 1,555.50 × 387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.55x = 602,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,417.44/1,036.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.18

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