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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.78, 1,554.99 and 387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.78, 1,554.99 and 387.40 is: 581.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.78 : 1,554.99 = 387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.78/1,554.99 = 387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.78x = 1,554.99 × 387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.78x = 602,403.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,403.13/1,036.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.03

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