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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.61, 1,555.31 and 387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.61, 1,555.31 and 387.80 is: 581.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.61 : 1,555.31 = 387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.61/1,555.31 = 387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.61x = 1,555.31 × 387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.61x = 603,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,139.50/1,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.84

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