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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034, 1,551.18 and 384.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034, 1,551.18 and 384.77 is: 577.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034 : 1,551.18 = 384.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034/1,551.18 = 384.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034x = 1,551.18 × 384.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034x = 596,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,847.53/1,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.22

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