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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.70, 1,552.08 and 376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.70, 1,552.08 and 376.70 is: 565.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.70 : 1,552.08 = 376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.70/1,552.08 = 376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.70x = 1,552.08 × 376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.70x = 584,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,668.54/1,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.06

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