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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.47, 1,553.21 and 305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.47, 1,553.21 and 305.06 is: 457.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.47 : 1,553.21 = 305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.47/1,553.21 = 305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.47x = 1,553.21 × 305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.47x = 473,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,814.48/1,035.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.59

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