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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.80, 1,552.80 and 385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.80, 1,552.80 and 385.60 is: 578.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.80 : 1,552.80 = 385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.80/1,552.80 = 385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.80x = 1,552.80 × 385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.80x = 598,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,759.68/1,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.62

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