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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.93, 1,552.38 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.93, 1,552.38 and 304.48 is: 456.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.93 : 1,552.38 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.93/1,552.38 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.93x = 1,552.38 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.93x = 472,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,659.38/1,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.71

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