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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.19, 1,552.86 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.19, 1,552.86 and 304.72 is: 457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.19 : 1,552.86 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.19/1,552.86 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.19x = 1,552.86 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.19x = 473,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,187.50/1,035.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.10

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