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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.01, 1,552.51 and 304.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.01, 1,552.51 and 304.59 is: 456.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.01 : 1,552.51 = 304.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.01/1,552.51 = 304.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.01x = 1,552.51 × 304.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.01x = 472,879.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,879.02/1,035.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.89

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