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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.68, 1,551.78 and 304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.68, 1,551.78 and 304.06 is: 456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.68 : 1,551.78 = 304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.68/1,551.78 = 304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.68x = 1,551.78 × 304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.68x = 471,834.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,834.23/1,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.02

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