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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.38, 1,551.58 and 303.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.38, 1,551.58 and 303.97 is: 455.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.38 : 1,551.58 = 303.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.38/1,551.58 = 303.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.38x = 1,551.58 × 303.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.38x = 471,636.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,636.09/1,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.96

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