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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.78, 1,552.78 and 385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.78, 1,552.78 and 385.96 is: 579.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.78 : 1,552.78 = 385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.78/1,552.78 = 385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.78x = 1,552.78 × 385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.78x = 599,310.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,310.97/1,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.17

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