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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.31, 1,552.72 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.31, 1,552.72 and 304.94 is: 457.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.31 : 1,552.72 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.31/1,552.72 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.31x = 1,552.72 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.31x = 473,486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,486.44/1,035.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.34

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