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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.59, 1,552.04 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.59, 1,552.04 and 304.08 is: 456.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.59 : 1,552.04 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.59/1,552.04 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.59x = 1,552.04 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.59x = 471,944.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,944.32/1,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.17

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