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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.23, 1,551.50 and 376.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.23, 1,551.50 and 376.15 is: 564.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.23 : 1,551.50 = 376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.23/1,551.50 = 376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.23x = 1,551.50 × 376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.23x = 583,594.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,594.84/1,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.28

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