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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.55, 1,551.83 and 304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.55, 1,551.83 and 304.13 is: 456.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.55 : 1,551.83 = 304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.55/1,551.83 = 304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.55x = 1,551.83 × 304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.55x = 471,948.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,948.78/1,034.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.19

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