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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.68, 1,552.82 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.68, 1,552.82 and 385.56 is: 578.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.68 : 1,552.82 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.68/1,552.82 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.68x = 1,552.82 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.68x = 598,705.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,705.28/1,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.64

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