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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.66, 1,552.97 and 377.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.66, 1,552.97 and 377.17 is: 566.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.66 : 1,552.97 = 377.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.66/1,552.97 = 377.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.66x = 1,552.97 × 377.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.66x = 585,739.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,739.36/1,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.12

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