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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.93, 1,555.34 and 387.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.93, 1,555.34 and 387.61 is: 581.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.93 : 1,555.34 = 387.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.93/1,555.34 = 387.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.93x = 1,555.34 × 387.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.93x = 602,859.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,859.51/1,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.39

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