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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.45, 1,551.43 and 376.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.45, 1,551.43 and 376.30 is: 564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.45 : 1,551.43 = 376.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.45/1,551.43 = 376.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.45x = 1,551.43 × 376.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.45x = 583,803.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,803.11/1,034.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.36

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