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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.58, 1,555.01 and 378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.58, 1,555.01 and 378.36 is: 567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.58 : 1,555.01 = 378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.58/1,555.01 = 378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.58x = 1,555.01 × 378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.58x = 588,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,357.52/1,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.60

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