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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.78, 1,553.36 and 1,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.78, 1,553.36 and 1,011.28 is: 1,515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.78 : 1,553.36 = 1,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.78/1,553.36 = 1,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.78x = 1,553.36 × 1,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.78x = 1,570,881.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,881.90/1,036.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.15

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