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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.48, 1,551.73 and 304.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.48, 1,551.73 and 304.05 is: 456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.48 : 1,551.73 = 304.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.48/1,551.73 = 304.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.48x = 1,551.73 × 304.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.48x = 471,803.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,803.51/1,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.08

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