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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.80, 1,551.29 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.80, 1,551.29 and 385.08 is: 577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.80 : 1,551.29 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.80/1,551.29 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.80x = 1,551.29 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.80x = 597,368.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,368.83/1,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.28

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