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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.02, 1,555.90 and 387.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.02, 1,555.90 and 387.86 is: 581.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.02 : 1,555.90 = 387.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.02/1,555.90 = 387.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.02x = 1,555.90 × 387.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.02x = 603,471.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,471.37/1,037.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.93

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