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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.40, 1,550.96 and 384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.40, 1,550.96 and 384.80 is: 576.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.40 : 1,550.96 = 384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.40/1,550.96 = 384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.40x = 1,550.96 × 384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.40x = 596,809.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,809.41/1,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.96

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