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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.71, 1,552.68 and 385.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.71, 1,552.68 and 385.90 is: 579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.71 : 1,552.68 = 385.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.71/1,552.68 = 385.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.71x = 1,552.68 × 385.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.71x = 599,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,175.33/1,034.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.08

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