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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.25, 1,551.92 and 385.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.25, 1,551.92 and 385.17 is: 577.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.25 : 1,551.92 = 385.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.25/1,551.92 = 385.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.25x = 1,551.92 × 385.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.25x = 597,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,751.10/1,034.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.96

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