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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.15, 1,551.01 and 303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.15, 1,551.01 and 303.53 is: 455.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.15 : 1,551.01 = 303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.15/1,551.01 = 303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.15x = 1,551.01 × 303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.15x = 470,769.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,769.55/1,034.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.23

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