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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.58, 1,551.94 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.58, 1,551.94 and 385.32 is: 578.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.58 : 1,551.94 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.58/1,551.94 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.58x = 1,551.94 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.58x = 597,992.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,992.56/1,034.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.01

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