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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.52, 1,556.94 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.52, 1,556.94 and 388.32 is: 582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.52 : 1,556.94 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.52/1,556.94 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.52x = 1,556.94 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.52x = 604,590.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,590.94/1,037.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.73

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