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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.30, 1,550.93 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.30, 1,550.93 and 375.93 is: 563.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.30 : 1,550.93 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.30/1,550.93 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.30x = 1,550.93 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.30x = 583,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,039.24/1,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.71

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