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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.08, 1,550.01 and 384.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.08, 1,550.01 and 384.46 is: 576.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.08 : 1,550.01 = 384.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.08/1,550.01 = 384.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.08x = 1,550.01 × 384.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.08x = 595,916.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,916.84/1,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.28

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