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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.68, 1,551.90 and 304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.68, 1,551.90 and 304.24 is: 456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.68 : 1,551.90 = 304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.68/1,551.90 = 304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.68x = 1,551.90 × 304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.68x = 472,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,150.06/1,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.32

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