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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.21, 1,553.03 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.21, 1,553.03 and 304.72 is: 457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.21 : 1,553.03 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.21/1,553.03 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.21x = 1,553.03 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.21x = 473,239.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,239.30/1,035.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.14

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