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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.34, 1,553.10 and 294.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.34, 1,553.10 and 294.95 is: 442.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.34 : 1,553.10 = 294.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.34/1,553.10 = 294.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.34x = 1,553.10 × 294.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.34x = 458,089.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,089.62/1,035.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.45

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