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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.06, 1,552.53 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.06, 1,552.53 and 304.74 is: 457.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.06 : 1,552.53 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.06/1,552.53 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.06x = 1,552.53 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.06x = 473,117.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,117.99/1,035.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.09

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