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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.93, 1,553.21 and 385.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.93, 1,553.21 and 385.70 is: 578.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.93 : 1,553.21 = 385.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.93/1,553.21 = 385.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.93x = 1,553.21 × 385.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.93x = 599,071.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,071.17/1,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.85

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