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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.60, 1,552.10 and 385.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.60, 1,552.10 and 385.31 is: 578.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.60 : 1,552.10 = 385.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.60/1,552.10 = 385.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.60x = 1,552.10 × 385.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.60x = 598,041.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,041.60/1,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.04

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