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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.33, 1,556.01 and 388.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.33, 1,556.01 and 388.07 is: 582.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.33 : 1,556.01 = 388.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.33/1,556.01 = 388.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.33x = 1,556.01 × 388.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.33x = 603,840.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,840.80/1,037.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.11

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