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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.02, 1,551.03 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.02, 1,551.03 and 303.52 is: 455.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.02 : 1,551.03 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.02/1,551.03 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.02x = 1,551.03 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.02x = 470,768.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,768.63/1,034.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.28

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