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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.11, 1,551.07 and 303.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.11, 1,551.07 and 303.85 is: 455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.11 : 1,551.07 = 303.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.11/1,551.07 = 303.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.11x = 1,551.07 × 303.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.11x = 471,292.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,292.62/1,034.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.75

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