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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.84, 1,556.90 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.84, 1,556.90 and 388.50 is: 582.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.84 : 1,556.90 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.84/1,556.90 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.84x = 1,556.90 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.84x = 604,853.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,853.71/1,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.80

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