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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.04, 1,550.08 and 384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.04, 1,550.08 and 384.60 is: 576.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.04 : 1,550.08 = 384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.04/1,550.08 = 384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.04x = 1,550.08 × 384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.04x = 596,160.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,160.77/1,034.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.54

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