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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.02, 1,551.99 and 385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.02, 1,551.99 and 385.94 is: 578.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.02 : 1,551.99 = 385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.02/1,551.99 = 385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.02x = 1,551.99 × 385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.02x = 598,975.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,975.02/1,035.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.71

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