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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.32, 1,551.49 and 303.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.32, 1,551.49 and 303.91 is: 455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.32 : 1,551.49 = 303.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.32/1,551.49 = 303.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.32x = 1,551.49 × 303.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.32x = 471,513.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,513.33/1,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.87

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