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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.58, 1,552.49 and 385.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.58, 1,552.49 and 385.77 is: 578.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.58 : 1,552.49 = 385.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.58/1,552.49 = 385.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.58x = 1,552.49 × 385.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.58x = 598,904.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,904.07/1,034.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.89

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