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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.93, 1,553.89 and 305.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.93, 1,553.89 and 305.51 is: 458.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.93 : 1,553.89 = 305.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.93/1,553.89 = 305.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.93x = 1,553.89 × 305.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.93x = 474,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,728.93/1,035.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.26

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