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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.99, 1,553.46 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.99, 1,553.46 and 305.48 is: 458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.99 : 1,553.46 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.99/1,553.46 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.99x = 1,553.46 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.99x = 474,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,542.05/1,035.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.05

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