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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.82, 1,565.64 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.82, 1,565.64 and 303.48 is: 455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.82 : 1,565.64 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.82/1,565.64 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.82x = 1,565.64 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.82x = 475,140.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,140.43/1,043.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.19

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