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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.80, 1,554 and 387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.80, 1,554 and 387.24 is: 580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.80 : 1,554 = 387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.80/1,554 = 387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.80x = 1,554 × 387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.80x = 601,770.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,770.96/1,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.41

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