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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.09, 1,551.11 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.09, 1,551.11 and 303.68 is: 455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.09 : 1,551.11 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.09/1,551.11 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.09x = 1,551.11 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.09x = 471,039.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,039.57/1,034.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.51

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