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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.50, 1,553.25 and 305.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.50, 1,553.25 and 305.13 is: 457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.50 : 1,553.25 = 305.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.50/1,553.25 = 305.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.50x = 1,553.25 × 305.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.50x = 473,950.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,950.14/1,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.70

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