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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.21, 1,551.53 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.21, 1,551.53 and 303.72 is: 455.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.21 : 1,551.53 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.21/1,551.53 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.21x = 1,551.53 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.21x = 471,229.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,229.17/1,034.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.64

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