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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.62, 1,551.99 and 385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.62, 1,551.99 and 385.13 is: 577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.62 : 1,551.99 = 385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.62/1,551.99 = 385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.62x = 1,551.99 × 385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.62x = 597,723.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,723.23/1,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.72

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