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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.69, 1,555.98 and 387.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.69, 1,555.98 and 387.89 is: 581.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.69 : 1,555.98 = 387.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.69/1,555.98 = 387.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.69x = 1,555.98 × 387.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.69x = 603,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,541.30/1,037.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.62

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