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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.62, 1,554.63 and 387.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.62, 1,554.63 and 387.21 is: 580.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.62 : 1,554.63 = 387.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.62/1,554.63 = 387.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.62x = 1,554.63 × 387.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.62x = 601,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,968.28/1,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.70

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