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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.12, 1,566.41 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.12, 1,566.41 and 303.74 is: 455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.12 : 1,566.41 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.12/1,566.41 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.12x = 1,566.41 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.12x = 475,781.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,781.37/1,044.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.68

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