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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.66, 1,551.81 and 376.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.66, 1,551.81 and 376.51 is: 564.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.66 : 1,551.81 = 376.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.66/1,551.81 = 376.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.66x = 1,551.81 × 376.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.66x = 584,265.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,265.94/1,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.70

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