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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.17, 1,555.79 and 387.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.17, 1,555.79 and 387.78 is: 581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.17 : 1,555.79 = 387.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.17/1,555.79 = 387.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.17x = 1,555.79 × 387.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.17x = 603,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,302.31/1,037.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.68

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