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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.24, 1,555.56 and 387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.24, 1,555.56 and 387.60 is: 581.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.24 : 1,555.56 = 387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.24/1,555.56 = 387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.24x = 1,555.56 × 387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.24x = 602,935.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,935.06/1,037.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.29

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