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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.20, 1,553.04 and 304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.20, 1,553.04 and 304.76 is: 457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.20 : 1,553.04 = 304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.20/1,553.04 = 304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.20x = 1,553.04 × 304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.20x = 473,304.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,304.47/1,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.21

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