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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.76, 1,553.62 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.76, 1,553.62 and 305.32 is: 457.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.76 : 1,553.62 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.76/1,553.62 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.76x = 1,553.62 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.76x = 474,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,351.26/1,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.97

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