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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.29, 1,555.88 and 387.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.29, 1,555.88 and 387.97 is: 581.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.29 : 1,555.88 = 387.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.29/1,555.88 = 387.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.29x = 1,555.88 × 387.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.29x = 603,634.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,634.76/1,037.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.93

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