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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.52, 1,551.30 and 384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.52, 1,551.30 and 384.84 is: 577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.52 : 1,551.30 = 384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.52/1,551.30 = 384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.52x = 1,551.30 × 384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.52x = 597,002.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,002.29/1,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.08

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