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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.37, 1,551.63 and 376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.37, 1,551.63 and 376.62 is: 564.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.37 : 1,551.63 = 376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.37/1,551.63 = 376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.37x = 1,551.63 × 376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.37x = 584,374.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,374.89/1,034.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.96

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