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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.42, 1,551.64 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.42, 1,551.64 and 304.08 is: 456.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.42 : 1,551.64 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.42/1,551.64 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.42x = 1,551.64 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.42x = 471,822.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,822.69/1,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.12

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