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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.76, 1,552.13 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.76, 1,552.13 and 304.34 is: 456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.76 : 1,552.13 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.76/1,552.13 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.76x = 1,552.13 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.76x = 472,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,372.12/1,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.51

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