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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.03, 1,551.09 and 303.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.03, 1,551.09 and 303.61 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.03 : 1,551.09 = 303.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.03/1,551.09 = 303.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.03x = 1,551.09 × 303.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.03x = 470,917.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,917.16/1,034.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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