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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.20, 1,549.92 and 384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.20, 1,549.92 and 384.28 is: 575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.20 : 1,549.92 = 384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.20/1,549.92 = 384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.20x = 1,549.92 × 384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.20x = 595,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,603.26/1,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.91

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