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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.57, 1,565.10 and 303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.57, 1,565.10 and 303.03 is: 454.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.57 : 1,565.10 = 303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.57/1,565.10 = 303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.57x = 1,565.10 × 303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.57x = 474,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,272.25/1,043.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.47

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