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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.49, 1,551.42 and 303.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.49, 1,551.42 and 303.87 is: 455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.49 : 1,551.42 = 303.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.49/1,551.42 = 303.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.49x = 1,551.42 × 303.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.49x = 471,430.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,430.00/1,034.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.71

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