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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.94, 1,553.02 and 385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.94, 1,553.02 and 385.66 is: 578.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.94 : 1,553.02 = 385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.94/1,553.02 = 385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.94x = 1,553.02 × 385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.94x = 598,937.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,937.69/1,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.72

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