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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.96, 1,553.94 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.96, 1,553.94 and 305.48 is: 458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.96 : 1,553.94 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.96/1,553.94 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.96x = 1,553.94 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.96x = 474,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,690.72/1,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.21

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