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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.74, 1,553.62 and 305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.74, 1,553.62 and 305.30 is: 457.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.74 : 1,553.62 = 305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.74/1,553.62 = 305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.74x = 1,553.62 × 305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.74x = 474,320.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,320.19/1,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.95

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