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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.57, 1,551.96 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.57, 1,551.96 and 304.36 is: 456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.57 : 1,551.96 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.57/1,551.96 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.57x = 1,551.96 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.57x = 472,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,350.67/1,034.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.57

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