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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.06, 1,552.82 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.06, 1,552.82 and 304.64 is: 457.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.06 : 1,552.82 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.06/1,552.82 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.06x = 1,552.82 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.06x = 473,051.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,051.08/1,035.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.03

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