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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.02, 1,551.66 and 385.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.02, 1,551.66 and 385.30 is: 578.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.02 : 1,551.66 = 385.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.02/1,551.66 = 385.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.02x = 1,551.66 × 385.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.02x = 597,854.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,854.60/1,034.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.18

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