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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.52, 1,551.96 and 385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.52, 1,551.96 and 385.18 is: 577.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.52 : 1,551.96 = 385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.52/1,551.96 = 385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.52x = 1,551.96 × 385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.52x = 597,783.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,783.95/1,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.84

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