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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.49, 1,551.25 and 375.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.49, 1,551.25 and 375.91 is: 563.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.49 : 1,551.25 = 375.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.49/1,551.25 = 375.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.49x = 1,551.25 × 375.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.49x = 583,127.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,127.51/1,034.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.69

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