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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.05, 1,550.80 and 384.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.05, 1,550.80 and 384.43 is: 576.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.05 : 1,550.80 = 384.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.05/1,550.80 = 384.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.05x = 1,550.80 × 384.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.05x = 596,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,174.04/1,034.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.54

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