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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.82, 1,555.44 and 575.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.82, 1,555.44 and 575.26 is: 863.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.82 : 1,555.44 = 575.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.82/1,555.44 = 575.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.82x = 1,555.44 × 575.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.82x = 894,782.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,782.41/1,036.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.01

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