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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.15, 1,564.47 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.15, 1,564.47 and 302.56 is: 453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.15 : 1,564.47 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.15/1,564.47 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.15x = 1,564.47 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.15x = 473,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,347.38/1,043.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.77

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