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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.64, 1,551.82 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.64, 1,551.82 and 376.50 is: 564.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.64 : 1,551.82 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.64/1,551.82 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.64x = 1,551.82 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.64x = 584,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,260.23/1,034.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.70

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