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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.98, 1,568.72 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.98, 1,568.72 and 305.60 is: 458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.98 : 1,568.72 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.98/1,568.72 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.98x = 1,568.72 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.98x = 479,393.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,393.75/1,045.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.32

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