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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.10, 1,551.93 and 385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.10, 1,551.93 and 385.66 is: 578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.10 : 1,551.93 = 385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.10/1,551.93 = 385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.10x = 1,551.93 × 385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.10x = 598,517.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,517.32/1,035.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.22

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