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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.28, 1,551.46 and 303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.28, 1,551.46 and 303.88 is: 455.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.28 : 1,551.46 = 303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.28/1,551.46 = 303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.28x = 1,551.46 × 303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.28x = 471,457.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,457.66/1,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.83

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