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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.73, 1,555.12 and 387.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.73, 1,555.12 and 387.34 is: 581.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.73 : 1,555.12 = 387.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.73/1,555.12 = 387.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.73x = 1,555.12 × 387.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.73x = 602,352.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,352.41/1,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.01

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