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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.79, 1,554.45 and 387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.79, 1,554.45 and 387.35 is: 580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.79 : 1,554.45 = 387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.79/1,554.45 = 387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.79x = 1,554.45 × 387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.79x = 602,108.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,108.44/1,036.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.75

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