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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.06, 1,550.84 and 384.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.06, 1,550.84 and 384.35 is: 576.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.06 : 1,550.84 = 384.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.06/1,550.84 = 384.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.06x = 1,550.84 × 384.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.06x = 596,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,055.68/1,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.43

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