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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.78, 1,556.86 and 388.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.78, 1,556.86 and 388.58 is: 582.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.78 : 1,556.86 = 388.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.78/1,556.86 = 388.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.78x = 1,556.86 × 388.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.78x = 604,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,964.66/1,037.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.94

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