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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.20, 1,555.88 and 387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.20, 1,555.88 and 387.76 is: 581.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.20 : 1,555.88 = 387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.20/1,555.88 = 387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.20x = 1,555.88 × 387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.20x = 603,308.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,308.03/1,037.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.67

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