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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.22, 1,556.10 and 388.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.22, 1,556.10 and 388.01 is: 582.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.22 : 1,556.10 = 388.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.22/1,556.10 = 388.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.22x = 1,556.10 × 388.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.22x = 603,774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,774.58/1,037.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.11

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