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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.99, 1,554.03 and 305.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.99, 1,554.03 and 305.55 is: 458.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.99 : 1,554.03 = 305.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.99/1,554.03 = 305.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.99x = 1,554.03 × 305.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.99x = 474,833.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,833.87/1,035.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.34

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