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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.96, 1,557.26 and 388.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.96, 1,557.26 and 388.76 is: 583.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.96 : 1,557.26 = 388.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.96/1,557.26 = 388.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.96x = 1,557.26 × 388.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.96x = 605,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,400.40/1,037.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.26

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