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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.06, 1,551.32 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.06, 1,551.32 and 303.64 is: 455.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.06 : 1,551.32 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.06/1,551.32 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.06x = 1,551.32 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.06x = 471,042.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,042.80/1,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.53

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