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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.10, 1,550.47 and 375.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.10, 1,550.47 and 375.85 is: 563.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.10 : 1,550.47 = 375.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.10/1,550.47 = 375.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.10x = 1,550.47 × 375.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.10x = 582,742.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,742.27/1,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.53

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