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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.79, 1,556.96 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.79, 1,556.96 and 388.17 is: 582.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.79 : 1,556.96 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.79/1,556.96 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.79x = 1,556.96 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.79x = 604,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,363.22/1,037.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.36

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