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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.26, 1,552.90 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.26, 1,552.90 and 305.34 is: 458.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.26 : 1,552.90 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.26/1,552.90 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.26x = 1,552.90 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.26x = 474,162.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,162.49/1,035.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.01

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