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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.55, 1,555.86 and 388.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.55, 1,555.86 and 388.29 is: 582.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.55 : 1,555.86 = 388.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.55/1,555.86 = 388.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.55x = 1,555.86 × 388.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.55x = 604,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,124.88/1,037.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.26

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