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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.63, 1,551.95 and 304.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.63, 1,551.95 and 304.19 is: 456.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.63 : 1,551.95 = 304.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.63/1,551.95 = 304.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.63x = 1,551.95 × 304.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.63x = 472,078.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,078.39/1,034.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.28

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