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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.70, 1,554.55 and 378.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.70, 1,554.55 and 378.11 is: 566.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.70 : 1,554.55 = 378.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.70/1,554.55 = 378.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.70x = 1,554.55 × 378.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.70x = 587,782.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,782.18/1,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.98

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