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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.25, 1,609.92 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.25, 1,609.92 and 303.75 is: 455.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.25 : 1,609.92 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.25/1,609.92 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.25x = 1,609.92 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.25x = 489,013.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,013.20/1,073.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.64

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