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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.38, 1,551.54 and 385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.38, 1,551.54 and 385.12 is: 577.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.38 : 1,551.54 = 385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.38/1,551.54 = 385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.38x = 1,551.54 × 385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.38x = 597,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,529.08/1,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.67

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