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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.19, 1,551.39 and 303.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.19, 1,551.39 and 303.79 is: 455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.19 : 1,551.39 = 303.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.19/1,551.39 = 303.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.19x = 1,551.39 × 303.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.19x = 471,296.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,296.77/1,034.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.72

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