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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.72, 1,555.28 and 387.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.72, 1,555.28 and 387.44 is: 581.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.72 : 1,555.28 = 387.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.72/1,555.28 = 387.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.72x = 1,555.28 × 387.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.72x = 602,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,577.68/1,036.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.23

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