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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.33, 1,550.97 and 376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.33, 1,550.97 and 376.18 is: 564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.33 : 1,550.97 = 376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.33/1,550.97 = 376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.33x = 1,550.97 × 376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.33x = 583,443.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,443.89/1,034.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.08

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