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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.39, 1,551.63 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.39, 1,551.63 and 304.02 is: 456.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.39 : 1,551.63 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.39/1,551.63 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.39x = 1,551.63 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.39x = 471,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,726.55/1,034.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.05

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