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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.38, 1,553.12 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.38, 1,553.12 and 294.93 is: 442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.38 : 1,553.12 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.38/1,553.12 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.38x = 1,553.12 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.38x = 458,060.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,060.21/1,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.41

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