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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.46, 1,551.60 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.46, 1,551.60 and 304.08 is: 456.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.46 : 1,551.60 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.46/1,551.60 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.46x = 1,551.60 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.46x = 471,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,810.53/1,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.09

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