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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.47, 1,556.27 and 388.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.47, 1,556.27 and 388.21 is: 582.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.47 : 1,556.27 = 388.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.47/1,556.27 = 388.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.47x = 1,556.27 × 388.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.47x = 604,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,159.58/1,037.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.34

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