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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.94, 1,553.45 and 305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.94, 1,553.45 and 305.26 is: 457.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.94 : 1,553.45 = 305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.94/1,553.45 = 305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.94x = 1,553.45 × 305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.94x = 474,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,204.62/1,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.75

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