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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.49, 1,553.30 and 305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.49, 1,553.30 and 305 is: 457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.49 : 1,553.30 = 305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.49/1,553.30 = 305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.49x = 1,553.30 × 305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.49x = 473,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,756.50/1,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.52

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