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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.67, 1,551.66 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.67, 1,551.66 and 304.26 is: 456.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.67 : 1,551.66 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.67/1,551.66 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.67x = 1,551.66 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.67x = 472,101.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,101.11/1,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.28

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