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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.34, 1,551.40 and 385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.34, 1,551.40 and 385 is: 577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.34 : 1,551.40 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.34/1,551.40 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.34x = 1,551.40 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.34x = 597,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,289/1,034.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.46

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